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PREFACE. 


The  Sunday  School  Committee  of  the  Diocese  of 
Ohio,  under  the  sanction  of  the  Bishops,  present  the 
following  Service  and  Hymn  Book. 

The  Liturgy  is  set  forth  by  the  Bishops.  It  is  brief, 
capable  of  variation,  and  adapted  to  the  Church  seasons. 

The  Hymns  have  been  selected  by  the  Committee 
from  among  those  which  have  proved  generally  most 
useful  and  acceptable  ;  a  few  original  hymns  being  in- 
troduced. 

As  the  cost  of  purchasing  copyrights  of  tunes,  and 
printing  the  music,  would  have  placed  the  book  beyond 
the  means  of  most  of  our  Sunday  Schools,  the  Com- 
mittee have  been  content  with  naming  the  tune  adapted 
to  each  hymn,  and  the  book  in  which  it  will  be  found. 

The  first  four  books  named  on  the  next  page  will 
supply  the  greater  part  of  the  music  needed. 

For  the  Committee, 

FREDERICK   BROOKS,  Secretary. 
August,  1870. 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL  TUNE   BOOKS    NEEDED. 

NAMED    IN    THE    ORDER    OP    THEIR    IMPORTANCE. 


Parish  Hymnal. 

S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book. 

Hollister's  Service  and  Tune  Book 

Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book. 

S.  S.  Bell. 

Sabbath  Songs. 

Happy  Voices. 

Oriola. 

S.  S.  IIosanna. 


The  above  tune  books  are  sold  by  the  Publishers,  and  by  all  the  principal 
booksellers. 


A  few  Christmas  and  Easter  Hymns,  requiring  special  music,  are 
inserted  for  festival  occasions. 

The  opening  and  closing  services  of  this  book  can  be  obtained  on 
separate  cards,  at  $1.50  per  hundred. 


OPENING  OF  SCHOOL. 


HYMN. 

(All  standing.) 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made. 

Let  us  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised, 

A  CHANT,  [page  29],  or  portion  of  the  PSALTER. 

(  Sung  or  said.) 

GLORIA  PATRL 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

(All   kneeling.) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
Earth  as  it  is  in  Heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses ;  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 


8  OPENING   OF   SCHOOL. 

O  Lord,  save  our  rulers. 

And  mercifully  hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Tliee. 
Endue  thy  ministers  with  righteousness. 

And  make  thy  chosen  people  joyful. 
0  Lord,  save  thy  people. 

And  bless  thine  inheritance. 
Show  thy  servants  thy  work. 

And  their  children  thy  glory. 
O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

PRAYER. 

Our  Saviour,  who  didst  say,  "  Suffer  the  little  chil- 
dren to  come  unto  me,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,"  graciously  hear  our  prayer.  We  have  erred 
and  strayed  like  lost  sheep  :  forgive  us,  we  beseech 
Thee.  So  teach  us  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  shall 
wander  no  more  ;  and  so  keep  us,  by  thy  grace,  that 
we  may  be  ever  steadfast  in  thy  faith,  and  fear,  and 
love.  Lighten  our  darkness,  that  we  may  know  how 
to  follow  thy  holy  example.  Guide  our  study  of  thy 
Word,  making  it  a  lamp  to  our  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
our  path.  May  each  one  in  our  school  to-day  become 
wise  unto  salvation ;  through  thy  merits,  O  blessed 
Jesus,  who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  art 
one  God,  world  without  end,     Amen. 

[Or,  one  of  the  Collects  on  p.  11;  or,  the  Litany,  p.  14.] 

THE  COLLECT  FOR  THE  DAY. 
Amen. 
A  LESSON  FROM  HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 

(Scholars  seated.) 

Or  RESPONSIVE  READING.1 

(All  standing.) 

[The  Sunday  School  Lesson  for  the  day;  or  the  Epistle;  or  the  Gos- 
pel ;  or  the  Ten  Commandments  with  responses  (recited  —  all  kneel- 
ing); or  Scripture  extracts  read  responsively.] 

1  See  pages  1(1  -  29. 


CLOSING  OF  SCHOOL. 


HYMN. 

(All  standing.) 

THE  CREED. 

(All  standing.) 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  ; 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary  ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell,  The  third 
day  He  rose  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty ;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins  ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

The  Law  was  given  by  Moses. 

But  grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 
Who  is  God  over  all  blessed  for  evermore  ! 
Thanks  be  unto  God/or  his  unspeakable  gift  ! 

GLORIA  PATRI 

( Sung  or  said.) 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
Let  us  pray. 


10  CLOSING  OF   SCHOOL. 

PRAYER. 

(All   kneeling.) 

Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  words, 
which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our  outward  ears, 
may  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  we  may 
bring  forth  the  fruit  of  holy  living,  to  thy  honor  and 
glory. 

We  praise  Thee  for  thy  loving  kindness,  0  God  ! 
May  we  show  forth  our  gratitude  not  only  with  our  line 
but  in  our  lives. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  our  parents,  our  pastor, 
and  our  teachers.  Bless  all  who  are  near  and  dear  to 
us  :  and  our  enemies  if  we  have  any  :  and  visit  them 
with  thy  salvation.  Be  gracious  to  the  poor,  the  sick, 
and  the  sorrowful ;  and  help  us  to  be  merciful,  as  our 
Father  who  is  in  heaven  is  merciful.  Pour  out  of  thy 
Spirit  upon  all  people.  Comfort  and  help  all  mission- 
aries of  the  Gospel ;  and  so  prosper  their  labors  that  all 
sorts  and  conditions  of  men  may  speedily  be  brought 
into  thy  kingdom.  Keep  us  ever  among  thy  faithful 
children,  we  beseech  Thee  ;  and  make  us  to  be  num- 
bered with  thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

[Or,  one  of  the  Collects  on  p.  11.] 

THE   BLESSING. 

(All  kneeling.) 

The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you ! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  you,  and  be 
gracious  unto  you  ! 

The  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  his  countenance   upon 
you,  and  give  you  peace,  both  now  and  evermore ! 
A  men. 


ADDITIONAL   COLLECTS.  11 

ADDITIONAL  COLLECTS. 

For  a  blessing  on  our  studies. 

O  God.  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  Teacher  and  Guide,  help 
us  in  studying  the  Holy  Scripture,  this  day.  Grant  that 
we  may  receive,  with  humble  and  serious  hearts,  the 
instructions  of  thy  Word.  May  we  have  strength  to  re- 
sist the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 
and  being  ever  guided  by  the  lessons  of  thy  Truth,  and 
assisted  by  thy  heavenly  grace,  may  we  walk  in  the  way 
of  thy  commandments,  through  the  merits  and  mercies 
of  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

For    Grace. 

Blessed  Jesus,  who  didst  take  little  children  in  thine 
arms  and  bless  them ;  look  down,  we  pray  thee,  upon 
us,  the  lambs  of  thy  flock.  Take  us  into  thy  care  and 
keeping.  Make  us  thine  own  children  by  adoption 
and  grace.  Write  thou  our  names  in  thy  Book  of 
Life.  Thou  hast  said,  /  love  them  that  love  me :  and 
they  that  seek  me  early  shall  find  me.  O,  make  us  to  love 
Thee.  Incline  our  hearts,  early,  to  seek  Thee.  Help 
us  to  feel  that  Thou  didst  die  to  save  us  from  our  sins. 
Being  justified  by  thy  blood,  may  we  be  saved  from 
wrath  through  Thee,  O  gracious  Saviour.  And  to 
Thee,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  glory 
both  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

For  our  Parents. 

O  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  bless  our  dear  par- 
ents, and  our  guardians  and  teachers.  As  Thou  hast 
taught  us  to  honor  them,  give  us  grace  to  obey 
them  in  all  things,  to  love  and  to  succor  them,  and 
obediently  to  follow  them  whilst  they  lead  us  into  the 
service  of  thy  dear  Son.  Bless  them  in  their  bodies 
and  their  souls.  Bless  them  in  their  basket  and  their 
store.  Bless  them  with  thy  grace,  and  make  them 
partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our   Saviour.     Amen. 


12  ADDITIONAL   COLLECTS. 

For  our  Pastor, 

O  Holy  Jesus,  who  in  thy  Church  hast  set  over  us 
the  ministers  of  thy  Word,  look  with  mercy,  we  pray 
Thee,  upon  our  dear  Pastor.  We  thank  Thee  for  his 
watchful  care  over  us.  Strengthen  him  for  his  work, 
so  that  being  able,  both  in  body  and  soul,  he  may 
nourish  and  build  us  up  in  our  most  holy  faith.  And 
on  our  Bishop  we  pray  Thee  pour  the  abundance  of 
thy  grace,  that  both  by  word  and  good  example  he 
may  glorify  thy  name.  Refresh  all  thy  Ministers  vvith 
the  dew  of  thy  blessing,  so  that  thy  heritage  every- 
where may  rejoice  in  the  fullness  of  the  tidings  of  thy 
great  salvation.  We  ask  it  for  the  honor  of  thy  name, 
O  Saviour,  who  art  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  one  God,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

For  Missions. 

O  Lord,  who  at  thy  first  coming  didst  send  thy 
messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  before  Thee,  grant  that 
all  ministers  of  thy  Word  may  so  preach  that  word 
as  to  make  ready  a  people  for  thy  service.  As  Thou 
hast  taught  us,  we  pray,  "  O  Lord  of  the  harvest,  send 
forth  laborers  into  thy  harvest."  Have  mercy  on  the 
heathen,  and  on  all  who  have  not  heard  the  Gospel  at 
home  or  abroad.  Let  the  light  of  thy  truth  shine 
among  all  people.  Give  us  loving  hearts  to  care  for 
those  who  have  not  the  blessings  of  Christ's  religion, 
which  we  enjoy.  Comfort  and  help  our  Missionaries. 
Guide  them  by  wisdom  from  on  high.  Sustain  them 
by  the  power  of  thy  grace.  [Accept  these  offerings  of 
our  money,  and  our  work,  to  aid  their  labors],  and 
receive  these  our  prayers  for  the  extension  of  thy  king- 
dom and  Church,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

Thanksgiving  for  the    Church. 

O  Thou  good  Shepherd,  who  takest  the  lambs  in  thine 
arms,  and  earnest  them  in  thy  bosom,  we  yield  Thee 


ADDITIONAL   COLLECTS.  13 

hearty  thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  Thee  to  receive  us 
for  thine  own  children  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate 
us  into  thy  Holy  Church.  Give  us  grace  ever  to  remem- 
ber our  Baptismal  covenant  with  Thee  ;  to  renounce 
the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil  ;  to  believe  all  the 
articles  of  the  Christian  faith  ;  and  obediently  to  keep 
thy  holy  Will  and  Commandments.  Help  us  faith- 
fully to  use  the  privileges  of  thy  Church,  and  to  love 
thy  ordinances  ;  that  so  our  feet  may  be  kept  from  the 
paths  of  the  destroyer,  and  we  may  continue  thy  faith- 
ful soldiers  and  servants  unto  our  lives'  end.  Hear 
us,  0  loving  Lord  and  Master,  for  thy  name's  sake. 
Amen. 

Before  Church. 

O  Almighty  and  ever-present  Lord,  who,  by  the 
mouth  of  thy  holy  Apostle,  has  taught  us  not  to  for- 
sake the  assembling  of  ourselves  together,  prepare  our 
hearts  to  enjoy  the  services  of  thy  Church.  May  we 
love  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and  the  place  where 
thine  honor  dwelleth.  May  we  enter  thy  gates  with 
thanksgiving,  and  into  thy  courts  with  praise.  Keep 
us  from  sleepiness  and  wandering  thoughts.  May  we 
listen  to  our  duty  with  honest  hearts,  in  order  to  prac- 
tice it.  Give  us  grace  to  bear  in  mind  that  "  Holiness 
becometh  thine  house,  O  Lord,  forever."  And  may 
the  words  of  our  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  our 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our 
Strength  and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

For  closing  School. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  Holy  Scripture 
to  be  written  for  our  learning,  grant  that  the  words 
which  we  have  now  heard  with  our  outward  ears,  may 
be  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts.  May  we  learn  to 
love  Thee,  our  God,  and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  Thou  hast 
sent.  May  we  desire  to  know  nothing  but  that  which 
will  lead  us  to  reverence  thy  Name,  to  believe  thy 
Gospel,  and  to  follow   thy  will.     Shut  Thou  our  ears, 


14  LITANY. 

during  all  this  week,  against  all  words  which  may  hurt 
us.  Guard  our  minds  against  all  thoughts  which  may 
offend  thy  purity  and  holiness.  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord, 
about  our  mouths,  and  keep  the  door  of  our  lips,  that  we 
transgress  not  with  our  tongues.  Remembering  what 
we  have  learned  to-day,  and  praying  each  day  for  thy 
grace,  may  we  strive  to  follow  our  blessed  Saviour's 
example  in  all  things.  We  ask  these  mercies  for  His 
sake,  who  is,  with  the- Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


A  LITANY. 
{For  use  with  the  prayers  of  the  opening  service,  if  de- 

7-) 


O  God,  our  Father  in  Heaven, 
Have  mercy  upon  us.  m 

O  God,  the  Son,  the  Saviour  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  all  the  peo- 
ple of  God, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  Father,  Saviour, 
Sanctifier,  Three  Persons  and  one  God, 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 
Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences  ;   but  spare  thy 
children,  whom  Thou    hast    redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood, 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
From  all  dangers,  both  of  soul  and  body,  from  our 
spiritual  enemy,  and  from  everlasting  death, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thy  Birth  and  holy  Childhood  ;  by  thy  Baptism 
and  Temptation  ;  by  thy  Cross  and  Suffering  ;  by  thy 
Resurrection  and  Ascension,  and  by  the  coming  of  the 
Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


LITANY.  15 

In  all  time  of  trouble  or  joy ;  in  the  hour  of  death ; 
and  in  the  day  of  judgment; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  vs. 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  ;  and  that 
it  may  please  Thee  to  bless  our   Church  and  Sunday 
School, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  ns,  good  Lord, 
That  it  may  please  Thee  to  bless  our  Bishop  and  our 
Pastor,  and  to  endue  them  with  thy  Heavenly  Grace, 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  its,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  Thee  to  send  forth  laborers  into 
thy  harvest,  and  to   enlarge    the  bounds  of  thy  king- 
dom, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love 
and  fear  Thee,  and  to  live  according  to  all  thy  com- 
mandments, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That    it    may   please  Thee  to  give  us  thy  grace  to 
study  thy  Word,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  good 
living, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  Thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  and 
to  turn  their  hearts, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  us  true  repentance, 
to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  and  to  make  us  thy  faithful 
soldiers  and  servants  unto  our  lives'  end, 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us, 
Son  of  God,  tve  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the 
world, 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the 
world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 


RESPONSIVE  READING. 


FOR  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  THE  MONTH. 

OTt£tf0m. 

Superintendent.  My  son,  forget  not  my  law ;  but  let 
thine  heart  keep  my  commandments  ; 

Children.  For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and 
peace,  shall  they  add  to  thee. 

Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee  ; 

Bind  them  about  thy  neck,  ivrite  them  upon  the  table  of 
thine  heart. 

So  shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding 

In  the  sight  of  God  and  man. 

Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thine  heart,  and  lean  not 
to  thine  own  understanding. 

hi  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  Him,  and  He  shall  direct 
thy  paths. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom, 

And  the  man  that  getteth  understanding. 

For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the  mer- 
chandise of  silver, 

And  the  gain  thereof  than  fine  gold. 

She  is  more  precious  than  rubies  ; 

And  all  the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  com- 
pared unto  her. 

Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand, 

And  in  her  left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold  upon  her ; 

And  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


RESPONSIVE  HEADING. 
SECOND  SUNDAY. 

lo&itsturau 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  tne  waters ; 

And  he  that  hath  no  money,  come  ye,  buy  and  eat. 

Yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk, 

Without  money  and  without  price. 

Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me. 

Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live. 

And  1  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you, 

Even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

The  Spirit  .and  the  Bride  say,  Come, 

And  let  him  that  heareth  say,  Come, 

Let  him  that  is  athirst  come, 

And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  of  the  water  of  life 
freely. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden  ; 

And  1  will  give  you  rest. 

Take  my  yoke  upon  you  and  learn  of  me  ; 

For  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart,  and  ye  shall  find 
rest  unto  your  souls. 

All  that  the  Father  giveth  me  shall  come  to  me  ; 

And  him  that  cometh  to  me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out. 

Jesus  said,  Whosoever  drinketh  of  this  water  shall 
thirst  again  ; 

But  ivhosoever  drinketh  of  the  water  that  I  shall  give 
him,  shall  never  thirst  ; 

But  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him  shall  be  in  him  a 
well  of  water 

Springing  up  into  everlasting  life. 

Look  unto  me  all  ye  ends  of  the  earth,  and  be  ye 
saved  ; 

For  beside  me  there  is  no  Saviour. 

Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  to  be  a 
Prince  and  a  Saviour, 

To  give  repentance  to  Israel  and  forgiveness  of  sins. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


RESPONSIVE   READING. 
THIRD  SUNDAY. 

J^albatton. 

Jesus  saith,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life. 

No  man  cometh  unto  the  Father  but  by  me. 

The  law  was  given  by  Moses  ; 

But  grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Jesus  said,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep. 

By  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and  shall 
go  in  and  out  and  Jind  pasture. 

For  there  is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given 
among  men, 

Whereby  we  must  be  saved. 

Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  except 
a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Except  ye  be  converted,  and  become  as  little  children,  ye 
shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  his  only  be- 
gotten Son  ; 

That  ivhosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life. 

To  Him  give  all  the  prophets  witness, 

That,  through  his  name,  whosoever  believeth  in  Him, 
shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 

Thou  hast  given  Him  power  over  all  flesh ; 

That  He  should  give  eternal  life  to  as  many  as  Thou 
hast  given  Him. 

Wherefore  He  is  able  to  save  to  the  uttermost  all 
that  come  unto  God  by  Him, 

Seeing  He  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  them. 

This  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given  to  us  eternal 
life, 

And  this  life  is  in  his  Son. 

He  that  believeth  on  the  Son,  hath  everlasting  life  ; 

But  he  that  believeth  not  the  So?i,  shall  not  see  life, 
but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


RESPONSIVE  READING.  19 

FOURTH  SUNDAY. 

dje  $cto  Htfe. 

If  any  man  be  in  Christ,  he  is  a  new  creature  ; 

Old  things  are  passed  away  ;  behold,  all  things  are  be- 
come new. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation, 

To  them  that  are  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with 
God  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
shall  keep  our  hearts  and  minds  through  Jesus  Christ. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven, 

And  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  forever. 

The  righteous  shall  be  had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  it  shall  be  well  with  him. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth,  to  such 
as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts. 

He  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even 
of  thy  holy  temple. 

And  who  is  he  that  shall  harm  you, 

If  ye  be  followers  of  that  which  is  good? 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation :  whom  shall 
I  fear  ? 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life :  of  whom  shall  1 
be  afraid  ? 

Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such  a  case  ; 

Tea,  happy  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory ; 

And  no  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


20  RESPONSIVE   READING. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ; 

Seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened 
to  you. 

For  every  one  that  asketh,  receiveth  ; 

And  he  that  seeketh,  findeth  ;  and  to  him  that  knocketh, 
it  shall  be  opened. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him ; 

To  all  that  call  on  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him  ; 

He  will  also  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

All  things  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believ- 
ing, ye  shall  receive. 

Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full. 

What  profit  should  we  have,  if  we  pray  unto  Him  ? 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him  ;  I  will 
be  with  him  in  trouble  ;  1  toill  deliver  him  and  bring  him 
to  honor. 

Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble. 

1  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them  ; 

And  deliver eth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

If  two  of  you  shall  agree  on  earth,  as  touching  any- 
thing that  they  shall  ask  ; 

It  shall  be  done  for  them  of  my  Father  which  is  in 
heaven. 

Whosoever  shall  call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord,  shall 
be  saved. 

The  Lord  is  rich  in  mercy  to  all  that  call  on  Him. 

For  there  is  no  difference  between  the  Jew  and  the 
Greek. 

For  the  same  Lord  over  all  is  rich  unto  all  that  call 
upon  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


RESPONSIVE   READING.  21 

RESPONSIVE    SCRIPTURE    READING    FOR    SEASON    OF 
ADVENT. 

The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord  ; 

Make  straight  in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given. 

And  the  government  shall  be  upon  his  shoulders. 

And  his  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor, 
the  Mighty  God, 

The  everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be 
to  all  people  ;  for  unto  you  is  born,  this  day,  in  the  city 
of  David,  a  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  toward  men. 

This  same  Jesus  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into 
heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen 
Him  go  into  heaven. 

For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a 
shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump 
of  God. 

I  saw  in  the  night  visions,  and  behold,  One  like  the 
Son  of  Man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven, 

And  came  to  the  Ancient  of  Days,  and  they  brought 
him  near  before  him, 

And  there  was  given  him  dominion  and  glory  and  a 
kingdom  ; 

That  all  people,  nations,  and  languages,  shoidd  serve 
him. 

His  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion  which  shall 
not  pass  away. 

And  his  kingdom  that  which  shall  not  be  destroyed. 

Let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of  darkness, 

And  let  us  put  on  the  armor  of  light. 

Blessed  is  that  servant, 

Whom  his  lord  ivhen  he  cometh  shall  find  so  doing* 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


22  RESPONSIVE   READING. 


CHRISTMAS. 


The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee. 

The  fir-tree,  the  pine-tree,  and  the  box,  together. 

To  beautify  the  place  of  my  sanctuary. 

To  make  the  place  of  my  f Get  glorious. 

The  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us  ; 

And  we  beheld  His  glory, 

The  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father, 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Rejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Zion  ; 

Shout,  0  daughter  of  Jerusalem  ; 

Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee ; 

He  is  just,  and  having  salvation. 

Thou  shalt  call  his  name  Immanuel, 

Which,  being  interpreted,  is,  God  ivith  us. 

And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds, 
abiding  in  the  field, 

Keeping  watch  over  their  flocks  by  night. 

And,  lo  !  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them, 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about  them  ; 
and  they  were  sore  afraid. 

And  the  Angel  said  unto  them :  Fear  not,  for,  be- 
hold, I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy, 

For  unto  you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David,  a 
Saviour  which  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  Angel 

A  multitude  of  the  heavenly  Host,  praising  God  and 
saying, 

Glory  to  God  in  the  Highest ; 

And  on  earth,  peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


EPIPHANY. 

And  in  that  day  there  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse, 
Which  shall  stand  for  an  ensign  of  the  people. 
To  it  shall  the  Gentiles  seek  ; 
And  his  rest  shall  be  glorious. 


RESPONSIVE   READING.  23 

Be  it  known,  therefore,  unto  you  that  the  salvation 
of  God  is  sent  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  that  they  will 
hear  it ; 

To  open  their  eyes,  and  to  turn  them  from  darkness  Jo 
light,  and  from  the  power  of  Sata?i  unto  God. 

That  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins, 

And  inheritance  among  them  which  are  sanctified  by 
faith  that  is  in  me. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem  of 
Jesse ; 

And  a  branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots. 

And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins  ; 

And  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

The  wrolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb  ; 

And  the  leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  hid  ; 

And  the  calf  and  the  young  lion  and  the  fading 
together ; 

And  a  little  child  shall  lead  them. 

And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed  ; 

Their  young  ones  shall  lie  down  together. 

And  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  ox. 

And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  hole  of  the  asp, 
and  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on  the  cockatrice's 
den. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain. 

For  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 
as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

LENT. 

Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  wilder- 
ness, to  be  tempted  of  the  devil. 

And  when  He  had  fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights, 
He  was  afterwards  an  hungered. 

And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said, 

If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones 
be  made  bread. 


24  RESPONSIVE   READING. 

But  He  answered  and  said,  It  is  written,  man  shall 
not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of 
God. 

Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ? 

To  loose  the  bands  of  wickedness  ; 

To  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let  the  oppressed 
go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 

Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry  ? 

And  that  thou  bring  the  poor  that  is  cast  out  to 
thy  house  ? 

When  thou  seest  the  naked,  that  thou  cover  him  ? 

Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morning ; 

And  thine  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily  ; 

And  thy  righteousness  shall  go  before  thee  ; 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  thy  rwe-ward. 

Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall  answer. 

Thou  shalt  cry,  and  He  shall  say,  Here  I  am. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

PASSION  WEEK. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  a  place  called  Calvary, 
There  they  crucified  Him  and  the  malefactors. 
And  they  parted  his  raiment, 
Casting  lots  what  every  man  shoidd  take* 
And  the  sun  was  darkened, 
And  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  the  midst. 
And  He  said,  "  It  is  finished  ;  " 
And  He  bowed  his  head  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who  taketh  away  the  sins 
of  the  world ! 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

Surely  He  hath  borne  our  griefs  ; 

And  carried  our  sorrows  ; 

He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions  ; 

He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you, 

Which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus. 


RESPONSIVE   READING.  25 

He  humbled  himself  and  became  obedient  unto 
death, 

Even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 

And  they  that  are  Christ's 

Have  crucified  the  flesh  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

Who  are  these  which  are  arrayed  in  white  robes,  and 
whence  came  they  ? 

These  are  they  which  have  come  out  of  great  tribulation. 

And  have  washed  their  robes, 

And  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

EASTER. 

And  very  early  in  the  morning,  the  first  day  of  the 
week  ; 

They  came  unto  the  sepidchre  at  the  rising  of  the  sun. 

And  they  said  among  themselves  ; 

Who  shall  roll  us  away  the  stone  from  the  door  of  the 
sepulchre  ? 

And  when  they  looked,  they  saw  that  the  stone  was 
rolled  away, 

For  it  was  very  great. 

And  entering  into  the  sepulchre,  they  saw  a  young 
man  sitting  on  the  right  side,  clothed  in  a  long  white 
garment, 

And  they  were  affrighted. 

And  he  said  unto  them,  Be  not  affrighted,  ye  seek 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  which  was  crucified  ; 

He  is  risen,  He  is  not  here,  behold  the  place  where  they 
laid  Him. 

But  go  your  way,  tell  his  disciples,  and  Peter,  that 
He  goeth  before  you  into  Galilee. 

There  shall  ye  see  Him  as  He  said  unto  you. 

Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead  ; 

And  become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death, 

By  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die, 

Even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. 


26  RESPONSIVE   READING. 

And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the  earthy, 
We  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly. 
Thanks  be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  victory 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

ASCENSION. 

What  and  if  ye  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  ascend  up 
where  He  was  before  ? 

No  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  He  that  came 
down  from  heaven,  even  the  So?i  of  man,  which  is  in 
heaven. 

When  Jesus  had  spoken  these  things,  while  they  be- 
held, 

He  was  taken  up  ;  and  a  cloud  received  Him  out  of 
their  sight. 

Who  is  gone  into  heaven  and  is  on  the  right  hand 
of  God ; 

Angels  and  authorities  and  powers  being  made  subject 
unto  Him. 

He  was  received  up  into  heaven, 

And  sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

Wherefore  He  saith,  when  He  ascended  up  on  high, 

He  led  captivity  captive  and  gave  gifts  unto  men. 

That  ye  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his  calling, 

And  what  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in 
the  saints  ; 

And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of  his  power  to 
us-ward  who  believe. 

According  to  the  working  of  his  mighty  power  which 
He  wrought  in  Christ  ; 

When  He  raised  Him  from  the  dead,  and  set  Him 
at  his  own  right  hand  in  heavenly  places. 

To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  forever  and  ever.  Amen, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


RESPONSIVE   READING.  27 

WHITSUNDAY. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  clays,  saith  God  ; 

1  will  pour  out  of  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh  ; 

And  your  sons  and  your  daughters  shall  prophesy  ; 

And  your  young  men  shall  see  visions,  and  your  old 
men  shall  dream  dreams. 

And  on  my  servants  and  on  my  handmaidens  I  will 
pour  out,  in  those  days  of  my  Spirit ; 

And  they  shall  prophesy. 

And  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come, 

They  were  all  with  one  accord  in  one  place. 

And  suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from  heaven  as 
of  a  rushing  mighty  wind ; 

And  it  filled  all  the  house  where  they  were  sitting. 

And  there  appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues  like 
as  of  fire  ; 

And  it  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

And  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit 
gave  them  utterance. 

When  the  Comforter  is  come, 

Whom  Twill  send  unto  you  from  the  Father, 

Even  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  which  proceedeth  from  the 
Father, 

He  shall  teach  you  all  things, 

And  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance, 

Whatsoever  1  have  said  unto  you. 

Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God, 

Whereby  ye  are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace, 

Long  suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith. 

As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 

They  are  the  sons  of  God. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


28  RESPONSIVE  READING. 

TRINITY. 

Hear,  O  Israel ! 

The  Lord  our  God  is  One  Lord. 

In  the  beginning  was  the  Word, 

And  the   Word  was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 

The  next  day  John  seeth  Jesus  coming  unto  him. 

And  saith,  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away 
the  sin  of  the  world. 

And  John  bare  record,  saying, 

I  saw  the  Spirit  descending  from  heaven  like  a  dove, 
and  it  abode  upon  Him. 

And  Jesus  came  and  spake  unto  them,  saying, 

All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 

Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations, 

Baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Father  of  Whom  are  all  things, 

And  we  in  Him  : 

Jesus  Christ  by  Whom  are  all  things, 

And  we  by  Him : 

The  Holy  Ghost  Who  dwetleth  with  you, 

And  shall  be  in  you. 

Stephen,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  looked  up 
steadfastly  into  heaven,  and  saw  the  glory  of  God  and 
Jesus  standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

And  said,  Behold,  L  see  the  heavens  opened,  and  the 
Son  of  man  standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost  be  with  you 
all. 

Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


CHANTS   AND   HYMNS 

FOR 

SUNDAY   SCHOOL   USE. 


INFANT   HYMNS.  41 

2  .  C.  M. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service,  and  Tune  Book,  p.  65  ;   Sabbath  Songs,  p.  57. 

rpHE  morning  bright, 
JL    With  rosy  light, 
Hath  waked  me  from  my  sleep ; 

Father,  I  own, 

Thy  love  alone, 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 

2  All  through  the  day 
I  humbly  pray, 

Be  Thou  my  guard  and  guide  ; 

My  sins  forgive, 

And  let  me  live, 
Blest  Jesus,  near  thy  side. 

3  O,  make  thy  rest 
Within  my  breast, 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace  ; 

Make  me  like  Thee, 

Then  shall  I  be 
Prepared  to  see  thy  face. 

3  III.  1.     7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  7. 

JESUS,  holy,  undefiled, 
Listen  to  a  little  child  ; 
Thou  hast  sent  the  glorious  light 
Chasing  far  the  silent  night. 

2  Thou  hast  sent  the  sun  to  shine 
O'er  this  glorious  world- of  thine  ; 
Warmth  to  give,  and  pleasant  glow, 
On  each  tender  flower  below. 

3  Now  the  little  birds  arise, 
Chirping  gayly  in  the  skies  ; 
Thee  their  tiny  voices  praise 
In  the  early  songs  they  raise. 

4  Thou  by  whom  the  birds  are  fed, 
Give  to  me  my  daily  bread ; 
And  thy  Holy  Spirit  give, 
Without  whom  I  cannot  live. 


42  INFANT   HYMNS. 

5  Make  me,  Lord,  obedient,  mild, 
As  becomes  a  little  cbild  ; 

All  day  long,  in  every  way, 
Teach  me  what  to  do  and  say. 

6  Help  me  never  to  forget 
That  in  thy  great  book  is  set 
All  that  children  think  and  say, 
For  the  awful  Judgment  Day. 

7  Let  me  never  say  a  word 

That  will  make  Thee  angry,  Lord  ; 
Help  me  so  to  live  in  love, 
As  thine  angels  do  above. 

8  Make  me,  Lord,  in  work  and  play, 
Thine  more  truly  every  day  ; 

And  when  Thou  at  last  shall  come, 
Take  me  to  thy  heavenly  home. 

EVENING  HYMN. 
4  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  68. 

JESUS  !  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me! 
Bless  thy  little  lamb  to-night ! 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me, 
Watch  my  sleep  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this  day  thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  thy  care ; 
Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven  ! 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well ! 
Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 


INFANT     HVMXS.  19 

5  C  ML 

THE  daylight  fades. 
The  evening  shades 
Are  gathering  round  my  head  ; 
Father  above. 
I  own  the  love 
That  smooths  and  guards  my  bed 

2  TThile  Thou  art  near. 
I  need  not  fear 

The  gloom  of  midnight  hour ; 

Blest  Jesus,  still 

From  every  ill 
Defend  me  with  thy  power. 

3  Pardon  my  sin. 
And  enter  in 

And  sanctify  my  heart  : 

Spirit  divine. 

0  !  make  me  thine. 
And  ne'er  from  me  depart. 

To  Father.  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost. 
The  God  whom  we  adore. 

Be  glory,  as 

It  was.  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

6  III.  1.     7s. 

I    112. 

(1  ENTLE  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
T  Look  upon  a  little  child. 
Pity  my  simplicity  : 
Surfer  me  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Lamb  of  God.  I  look  to  Thee. 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 


44  INFANT  HYMNS. 

Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild  ; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

3  Let  me,  above  all,  fulfill 

God  my  Heavenly  Father's  will  ; 
Never  his  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  his  glory  live. 

4  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  thy  gracious  hands  I  am  ; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  thyself  within  my  heart. 

5  I  shall  then  show  forth  thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days  ; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  holy  Child,  in  me. 

6  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

7  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  Happy  Voices,  p.  142. 

I'M  a  little  pilgrim 
And  a  stranger  here ; 
Though  this  world  is  pleasant, 
'  Sin  is  always  near. 

There's  a  better  country, 
Where  there  is  no  sin, 
Where  the  tones  of  sorrow 
Never  enter  in. 

2  But  a  little  pilgrim 

Must  have  garments  clean, 
If  he'd  wear  the  white  robes 

And  with  Christ  be  .<  een. 
Jesus,  cleanse  and  save  me, 

Teach  me  to  obey  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  guide  me, 

On  my  heavenly  way. 


INFANT    HYMNS.  45 

III.  1.     7s. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  116. 

JESUS,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Who  for  me  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who  for  me  became  a  child  ; 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 

2  I  thy  little  lamb  would*  be, 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  Thee ; 
Samuel  was  thy  child  of  old, 
Take  me,  too,  within  thy  fold. 

3  Teach  me  how  to  pray  to  Thee, 
Make  me  holy,  heavenly ; 

Let  me  love  what  Thou  dost  love, 
Let  me  live  alone  with  Thee. 

III.  3.     8s&7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  123 ;   Sabbath  Songs,  p.  55. 

LITTLE  children,  come  to  Jesus  ; 
Hear  Him  saying,  Come  to  me : 
Blessed  Jesus,  who,  to  save  us, 

Shed  his  blood  on  Calvary. 
Little  souls  were  made  to  serve  Him  ; 

All  his  holy  law  fulfill : 
Little  hearts  were  made  to  love  Him  ; 

Little  hands  to  do  his  will. 
I  Little  eyes  to  read  the  Bible, 

Given  from  the  heavens  above  ; 
Little  ears  to  hear  the  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love ; 
Little  tongues  to  sing  his  praises  ; 

Little  feet  to  walk  his  ways  ; 
Little  bodies  to  be  temples 

Where  the   Holy  Spirit  stays. 

III.    1.     7s. 

Music  in  Golden  Showery.  G8 ;  Happy  Voices,  p.  105. 

JESUS  loves  me  :   this  I  know, 
For  the  Bible  tells  me  so. 
Little  ones  to  Him  belong; 
They  are  weak,  but  He  is  strong. 


46  INFANT  HYMNS. 

2  Jesus  loves  me,  He  who  died 
Heaven's  gate  to  open  wide  ; 
He  will  wash  away  my  sin, 
Let  his  little  child  come  in. 

3  Jesus  loves  me ;  He  will  stay 
Close  beside  me  all  the  way  : 
If  I  love  Him,  when  I  die 

He  will  take  me  home  on  high. 

11  6s  &  5s. 

Mu>ie  ia  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  63  ;  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  92;  Bishop 
Young's  Hymns  for  Children,  No.  26. 

JESUS,  high  in  glory, 
Lend  a  listening  ear  ; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Infant  praises  hear. 

2  Though  Thou  art  so  holy, 

Heaven's  Almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen 
When  thy  praise  we  sing. 

3  We  are  little  children, 

Weak,  and  apt  to  stray  ; 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  us 
In  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning, 

Watch  us  day  by  day  ; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee, 
Take  our  sins  away. 

5  Then,  when  Jesus  calls  us 

To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  would  gladly  answer, 
"  Saviour,  Lord,  we  come." 

12  7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  118;  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  112. 

THERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children, 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  that  never  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die : 


INFANT   HYMNS.  47 

Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 

This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
The  precious  name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour 

And  to  his  Father  cry : 
A  rest  from  every  trouble, 

From  sin  and  danger  free  ; 
There  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy  ; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare, 
For  eveFy  one  is  happy, 

Nor  can  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  to  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by  ; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory 

Which  He  shall  sure  bestow, 
On  all  who  love  the  Saviour, 

And  walk  with  Him  below. 

5  There's  a  song  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music 

For  their  hymn  of  victory  : 
And  all  above  is  pleasure, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone ; 
O  come,  dear  little  children, 

That  all  may  be  vour  own. 


48  INFANT     HYMNS. 

13  IV.  3.     lis  &  9s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  126  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  166. 

I  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  his  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  his  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head, 

That  his  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  his  kind  look  when  He 
said, 
"  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

3  Yet  still  to  his  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  his  love  ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above ; 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  is  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall, 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home ; 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

6  And  O,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 

When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 

Shall  crowd  to  his  arms  and  be  blest. 

14  II.  4. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  166;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  121; 
S.  S.  Giant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  34. 

WHEN  little  Samuel  woke, 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 
How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 
O  blessed,  happy  child  !  to  find 
The  (iod  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 


INFANT   HYMNS.  49 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  He  was  my  Friend, 
How  happy  should  I  be ! 
O,  how  would  I  attend ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  He  never  speak  ? 

O  yes ;  for  in  his  Word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard : 
In  almost  every  page  I  see, 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

4  And  I,  beneath  his  care, 

May  safely  rest  my  head ; 
I  know  that  God  is  there, 

To  guard  my  humble  bed  : 
And  every  sin  I  may  well  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

5  Like  Samuel,  let  me  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  his  Word, 
u  Speak,  Lord  :  I  would  obey 
The  voice  that  Samuel  heard :  " 
And  when  I  in  thy  house  appear, 
Speak,  for  thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 

C.  M. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Time  Book,  p.  36. 

AROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
Thousands  of  children  stand,  — 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven,  — 
A  holy,  happy  band, 

Singing  —  Glory !  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
!  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white, 
See  every  one  arrayed, 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light, 
And  joys  that  cannot  fade. 
Singing  —  Glory  !  glory  ! 
Glorv  be  to  God  on  high. 
i 


50  INFANT  HYMNS. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love,  — 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing  —  Glory  !  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin  ; 
Cleansed  by  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean. 
Singing  —  Glory  !  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

5  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  Him  face  to  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 
Singing  —  Glory  !  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

16  5s. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  83. 

JESUS  bids  us  shine, 
With  a  clear  pure  light, 
Like  a  little  candle, 

Burning  in  the  night. 
In  the  world  is  darkness, 

So  we  must  shine  — 
You  in  your  small  corner, 
And  I  in  mine. 

2  Jesus  bids  us  shine 

First  of  all  for  Him  ; 
Well  He  sees  and  knows  it, 

If  our  light  is  dim. 
He  looks  down  from  heaven 

To  see  us  shine  — 
You  in  your  small  corner, 

And  I  in  mine. 


INFANT  HYMNS.  51 

3  Jesus  bids  us  shine 

Then  for  all  around, 
For  many  kinds  of  darkness 

In  the  world  are  found  — 
Sin,  and  want,  and  sorrow  ; 

So  we  must  shine  — 
You  in  your  small  corner, 

And  I  in  mine. 

6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and   Tune  Book,  p.  33. 

DO  no  sinful  action, 
Speak  no  angry  word  : 
Ye  belong  to  Jesus, 

Children  of  the  Lord. 
Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 
Christ  is  pure  and  true, 
And  his  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

2  There's  a  wicked  spirit 

Watching  round  you  still, 
And  he  tries  to  tempt  you 

To  all  harm  and  ill. 
But  ye  must  not  hear  him, 

Though  'tis  hard  for  you 
To  resist  the  evil, 

And  the  good  to  do. 

3  For  ye  promised  truly, 

In  your  infant  days, 
To  renounce  him  wholly, 

And  forsake  his  ways. 
Christ  is  your  own  Master, 

He  is  good  and  true, 
And  his  little  children 

Must  be  holy  too. 


52  INFANT  HYMNS. 

18  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  5".    S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  32;  Goodrich's  Service  and   Tutu 
Book,  p.  125;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  33. 

LITTLE  drops  of  water, 
Little  grains  of  sand, 
Make  the  mighty  ocean 
And  the  beauteous  land ; 

2  And  the  little  moments, 

Humble  though  they  be, 
Make  the  mighty  ages 
Of  eternity. 

3  So  our  little  errors 

Lead  the  soul  away 
From  the  paths  of  virtue, 
Oft  in  sin  to  stray. 

4  Little  deeds  of  kindness, 

Little  words  of  love, 
Make  our  earth  an  Eden, 
Like  the  heaven  above. 

5  Little  seeds  of  mercy, 

Sown  by  youthful  hands, 
Grow  to  bless  the  nations 
Far  in  heathen  lands. 


D* 


19  IV.  3.     lis  &  9s. 

Music  in  Happy  Voiees,  p.  135. 

fcON'T  think  there  is  nothing 
For  children  to  do, 
Because  they  can't  work  like  a  man  ; 
The  harvest  is  great 
And  the  laborers  few : 
Then,  children,  do  all  that  you  can. 

CHORUS. 

Children,  do  all  that  you  can  ; 
Children,  do  all  that  you  can  ; 
The  harvest  is  great 
And  the  laborers  few  : 
Then,  children,  do  all  that  you  can. 


INFANT   HYMNS.  53 

You  think,  if  great  riches 

You  had  at  command, 
Your  zeal  should  no  weariness  know  ; 
You'd  scatter  your  wealth 
With  a  liberal  hand, 
And  succor  the  children  of  woe. 

Chorus.  —  Children,  do  all,  etc. 

But  what  if  you've  naught 

But  a  penny  to  give  ? 
Then  give  it,  though  scanty  your  store  ; 
For  those  who  give  nothing 
When  little  they  have, 
When  wealthy  will  do  little  more. 
Chorus.  —  Children,  do  all,  etc. 

It  was  not  the  offering 

Of  pomp  and  of  power, 
It  was  not  the  golden  bequest  — 
Ah  no,  'twas  the  mite 

From  the  hand  of  the  poor 
That  Jesus  applauded  and  blessed. 
Chorus.  —  Children,  do  all,  etc. 

Then  don't  be  a  sluggard 
And  live  at  your  ease, 
And  life  with  vain  pleasures  beguile  ; 
But  ever  be  active 
And  busy  as  bees, 
And  God  on  your  labors  will  smile. 
Chorus.  —  Children,  do  all,  etc. 

5s  &  6s. 

Mu?ic  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  127. 

GOD  intrusts  to  all 
Talents  few  or  many  ; 
None  so  young  and  small 
That  they  have  not  any. 
Though  the  great  and  wise 
Have  a  greater  number, 
Yet  my  one  I  prize, 

And  it  must  not  slumber. 


54  INFANT  HYMNS. 

2  Every  little  mite, 

Every  little  measure, 
Helps  to  spread  the  light, 

Helps  to  swell  the  treasure. 
Little  drops  of  rain 

Bring  the  springing  flowers  ; 
And  I  may  attain 

Much  by  little  powers. 
3  God  intrusts  to  all 

Talents  few  or  many ; 
None  so  young  and  small 

That  they  have  not  any, 
God  will  surely  ask, 

Ere  I  enter  heaven, 
Have  I  done  the  task 

Which  to  me  was  given  ? 

21  Peculiar. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  116. 

THE  fields  are  all  white, 
And  the  reapers  are  few  — 
We  children  are  willing, 
But  what  can  we  do, 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  his  harvest  ? 

2  Our  hands  are  so  small, 

And  our  words  are  so  weak, 
We  cannot  teach  others  — 
How  then  shall  we  seek 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  his  harvest  ? 

3  We'll  work  by  our  prayers, 

By  the  pennies  we  bring, 
By  small  self-denials  — 
The  least  little  thing 
May  work  for  our  Lord  in  his  harvest. 

4  Until,  by  and  by, 

As  the  years  pass,  at  length 
We  too  may  be  reapers, 
And  go  forth  in  strength 
To  work  for  our  Lord  in  his  harvest. 


INFANT  HYMNS.  55 

22  HI-  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  114. 

LITTLE  hearts,  O  Lord,  may  love  Thee ; 
Little  minds  may  learn  thy  ways  ; 
Little  hands  and  feet  may  serve  Thee  ; 

Little  voices  sing  thy  praise : 
Holy  Jesus,  come  and  bless  us, 
Bless  us  while  this  hymn  we  raise. 

2  Lo !  the  Lord's  day  comes  to  cheer  us ; 

Truth  and  love  our  teachers  bring  ; 
Great  Redeemer  !  be  Thou  near  us, 

Make  us  grateful  while  we  sing: 
Loving  Jesus,  come  and  bless  us, 

Guard  our  weakness  'neath  thy  wing. 

3  Little  ones,  we  stand  before  Thee, 

Better  may  we  yearly  grow  ; 
Help  us  ever  to  adore  Thee, 

All  through  life  thy  grace  to  show  ; 
Then,  O  Jesus,  come  and  bless  us, 

Take  us  home  from  all  below. 


H1 


23  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  38. 

[ERE  we  throng  to  praise  the  Lord  ; 
Listen  now,  listen  now  : 
Here  we  throng  to  praise  the  Lord, 

With  our  infant  lays. 
He  who  once  lay  in  a  manger, 
Now  enthroned,  our  blest  Redeemer, 
With  a  father's  love  has  said, 

He'd  accept  our  praise. 

"  Let  young  children  come  to  me," 

Jesus  said,  Jesus  said  ; 
"  Let  young  children  come  to  me, 

And  forbid  them  not  — 
For  of  such,"  the  Saviour  told  them, 
"  Is  composed  the  heavenly  kingdom." 
What  a  rapturous  thought  it  is, 

Christ  forgets  us  not ! 


II.  GENERAL  HYMNS. 


I.  SCRIPTURES. 

24  iv.  3. 

Music  in  Oriola,  p.  189. 

THANK  God  for  the  Bible !  'tis  there  that 
we  find 
The  story  of  Christ  and  his  love,  — 
How  He  came  down  to  earth  from  his  beautiful 
home, 
In  the  mansions  of  glory  above  ; 
Thanks  to  Him  we  will  bring, 
Praise  to  Him  we  will  sing. 
For  He  came  down  to  earth,  etc. 

2  While  He  lived  on  this  earth,  to  the  sick  and  the 

blind, 
And  to  mourners  his  blessings  were  given ; 
And  He  said,  Let  the  little  ones-  come  unto  me, 
For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Jesus  calls  us  to  come, 
He's  prepared  us  a  home. 
For  He  said,  Let  the  little  ones  come,  etc. 

3  In  the  Bible  we  read  of  a  beautiful  land, 

Where  sorrow  and  pain  never  come  ; 
For  Jesus  is  there  with  a  heavenly  band, 
And  'tis  there  He's  prepared  us  a  home. 
Jesus  calls,  shall  we  stay  ? 
No  !  we'll  gladly  obey. 
For  Jesus  is  there  with  a  heavenly  band,  etc. 

4  Thank   God   for   the    Bible !    its    truths   o'er  the 

earth 
We'll  scatter  with  a  bountiful  hand  , 


CREATION.  57 

But  we  never  can  tell  what  a  Bible  is  worth, 
Till  we  go  to  that  beautiful  land. 

There  our  thanks  we  will  bring, 
There  with  angels  we'll  sing, 
And  its  worth  we  can  tell,  when  with  Jesus  we 
dwell, 
In  heaven  —  that  beautiful  land. 

II.  CREATION. 

25  iv.  3. 

Music,  "  Thank  God  for  the  Bible,"  Oriola,  p.  189. 

THANK   God    for  the   flowers,  now  springing 
to  birth 
In  beauty  so  wild  and  so  gay  ! 
For  they  lift  up  their  sweet  smiling  eyes  from  the 
earth, 
And  seem  in  their  gladness  to  say  :  — 
"  See  !   the  winter  is  o'er  ; 
We  have  come  back  once  more ; 
For  the  sweet  breath  of  Spring  calls  us  out  from 
the  earth, 
And  the  winter  has  all  passed  away  !  " 
2  They  toil  not,  they  spin  not ;  and  yet  in  his  pride 
No  monarch  has  robes  half  so  fair  ; 
For  God  does  their  garments  of  beauty  provide, 
And  keeps  them  with  tenderest  care. 
And  they  seem  to  rejoice 
While  they  lift  up  their  voice 
To  tell  us  how  God  in  his  goodness  provides, 
And  keeps  them  with  tenderest  care. 
3.  While  Winter  went  forth  in  his  storms   and  his 
strife, 
They  slumbered  beneath  the  cold  sod ; 
But  now  from  their  graves  into  newness  of  life 
They  rise  at  the  call  of  their  God. 
In  their  garments  of  light 
They  burst  forth  on  the  sight ; 
For  they've  come  from  their  graves  into  newness 
of  life, 
Awaked  at  the  call  of  their  God. 


58  CREATION. 

4  And  O !  when  the  winter  of  death  shall  draw  near, 
We'll  lie  down  in  confident  trust ; 
And  we'll  wait  till  our  Saviour  again  shall  appear, 
And  bid  us  awake  from  the  dust. 
Then  in  glory  we'll  rise, 
To  our  home  in  the  skies, 
For  we  wait  till  our  Saviour  again  shall  appear, 
To  bid  us  awake  from  the  dust. 

26  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Bell,  135;  or  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  63;  Bp.  Young's  Hymns  for 
Children,  No.  31. 

[ORN  amid  the  mountains, 
Lovely  solitude  ; 
Gushing  streams  and  fountains, 
Murmur,  "  God  is  good  ! " 


M' 


Now,  the  glad  sun,  breaking, 
Pours  a  golden  flood ; 

Deepest  vales  awaking, 
Echo,  "  God  is  good." 

Hymns  of  praise  are  ringing 
Through  the  leafy  wood  ; 

Songsters  sweetly  singing 
Warble,  "  God  is  good." 

Wake,  and  join  the  chorus, 
Child,  with  soul  endued  ; 

God,  whose  smile  is  o'er  us, 
Evermore  is  good. 


27  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  32  ;   S.  S.  Bell,  p.  92. 

[EE  the  shining  dew-drops, 
On  the  flowers  strewed, 
Proving  as  they  sparkle, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 


S' 


See  the  morning  sunbeams, 
Lighting  up  the  wood, 

Silently  proclaiming, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 


PROVIDENCE.  59 

3  Heir  the  mountain  streamlet, 

In  the  solitude, 
With  its  ripple  saying, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 

4  In  the  leafy  tree-tops, 

When  no  fears  intrude, 
Merry  birds  are  singing, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 

5  Bring,  my  heart,  thy  tribute, 

Songs  of  gratitude, 
While  all  nature  utters, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 

III.    PROVIDENCE. 

28  IV.  4.    lis. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  18  or  65. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  how  happy  am  I  ! 
So  tender,  so  watchful,  my  wants  to  supply  ; 
He  daily  supplies  me  with  raiment  and  food, 
Whate'er  He  denies  me  is  meant  for  my  good. 

2  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  then  I  must  obey 

His  gracious  commandments,  and  walk  in  his  way ; 
His  fear  He  will  teach  me,  my  heart  He'll  renew ; 
Though  I  am  so  sinful,  my  sins  He'll  subdue. 

3  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  how  happy  am  I, 

I'm  blest  wThile  I  live,  and  I'm  blest  when  I  die  ; 
In  death's  gloomy  valley  no  evil  I'll  dread, 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  my  Shepherd  has  said. 

4  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  shall  still  be  my  song, 
Till  He  calls  me  to  join  in  the  heavenly  throng ; 
To  sing  of  his  mercy,  to  bright  harps  of  gold, 
Forever  and  ever  his  glory  behold. 


29  S.  M. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnahv-  121  :  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  56. 

CANNOT  see  thy  face, 
O  Thou  that  reign'st  above  ; 
But  something  of  thy  works  I  trace. 
And  know  thy  name  is  Love. 


i 


60  PROVIDENCE. 

2  There's  not  a  little  flower 

That  blooms  from  out  the  sod, 

But  greets  me  with  its  smiling  face, 

And  sweetly  whispers  "  God ! " 

3  If  thus  thy  love  and  care 

O'er  all  thy  works  extend, 
Wilt  Thou  not  listen  to  my  prayer, 
And  be  to  me  a  Friend  ? 

4  Yes,  every  word  of  grace 

In  the  Redeemer's  name, 
Assures  me  I  may  seek  thy  face, 
And  every  blessing  claim. 

30  c.  m. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  163. 

THERE  is  a  Friend  more  tender,  true, 
Than  brother  e'er  can  be, 
Who  when  all  others  bid  adieu, 
Remains  the  last  to  flee ; 
Chorus.  —  Who,  be  their  pathway  bright  or  dim, 
Deserts  not  those  who  turn  to  Him. 

2  He  is  the  Friend  who  changes  not, 
In  sickness  or  in  health, 
Whether  on  earth  our  transient  lot 
Be  poverty  or  wealth  ; 
Chorus.  —  In  joy  or  grief,  contempt  or  fame, 

To  all  who  seek  Him  still  the  same. 

31  C.  M. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  127;    Oriola,  p.  190. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  from  above 
Thy  feeble  flock  behold  ; 
And  let  us  never  lose  thy  love, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  fold. 

2  Thou  wilt  not  cast  thy  lambs  away  ; 
Thy  hand  is  ever  near 
To  guide  them,  lest  they  go  astray, 
And  keep  them  safe  from  fear. 


r 


PROVIDENCE.  61 

3  Guide  us  through  life ;  and  when  at  last 
We  enter  into  rest, 
Thy  tender  arms  around  us  cast, 
And  fold  us  to  thy  breast. 

32  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Musio  in  Goodrich's  Service  and   Tune  Book,  p.  32;   Narrative  HymnstNo. 
XIV. ;   Oriola,  p.  92. 

N  the  pleasant,  sunny  meadows, 
Where  the  buttercups  are  seen ; 
And  the  daisies'  little  shadows 

Lie  along  the  level  green  : 
Flocks  of  quiet  sheep  are  feeding, 

Little  lambs  are  playing  near ; 
For  the  watchful  shepherd  leading, 

Keeps  them  safe  from  harm  and  fear. 
Christians  are  like  sheep,  abiding 

In  the  Church's  pasture  free ; 
Jesus  is  our  Shepherd  guiding, 

And  the  little  lambs  are  we. 
O  sweet  Shepherd,  gently  lead  us, 

Lest  we  fall  or  go  astray ; 
With  the  Bread  of  Heaven  0  feed  us, 

That  wTe  faint  not  by  the  way. 


W1 


33  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music,  "  To  a  Home  beyond  the  Tide,"  Oriola,  p.  98  ;    Golden  Chain,  p.  87 

E  are  on  life's  ocean  sailing, 
And  the  storm  is  sometimes  high, 
Angry  winds  and  waves  prevailing, 
While  no  guardian  friend  seems  nigh. 
Chorus.  —  All  the  storm  will  soon  be  over, 

Then  we  '11  anchor  in  the  harbor ; 
We  are  out  on  the  ocean  sailing 
To  a  home  beyond  the  tide. 
2  But,  although  unseen.  He  keepeth 
Faithful  watch,  by  day,  by  night, 
His  the  eye  that  never  sleepeth, 
And  no  darkness  dims  his  sight. 
Chorus.  —  All  the  storm,  etc. 


62  REDEMPTION. 

3  For  a  season  He  may  try  us, 

But  He  never  will  forsake  ; 
In  the  storm  He'll  still  be  nigh  us, 
Ready  still  our  part  to  take. 
Chorus.  —  All  the  storm,  etc. 

4  Let  us  trust,  nor  ask  a  reason 

Save  our  Heavenly  Father's  will, 
Knowing  in  his  own  good  season, 
He  will  bid  the  storm  be  still. 
Chorus.  —  All  the  storm,  etc. 


G( 


34  HI.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  45,  orp.107- 

r^\  OD  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep ; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

2  On  the  lion,  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread  ; 
And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 

Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 

3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hath  set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4  Thou  shaft  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save  ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

REDEMPTION. 

35  Peculiar. 

Music,  "The  Beautiful  Land,"  Golden  Chain,  p.  124. 

TpiS  wonderful  love  in  Christ  we  see, 
X  The  love  of  God  for  you  and  me  ; 
Love  which  shines  free  as  the  sun's  bright  rays, 
And  wonderful  too  in  all  its  ways ! 
Chorus.  —  Do  you  know  ?   Do  you  know  ? 

Know  of  this  wonderful  love  to  man  ? 


REDEMPTION.  63 

Do  you  know  ?    Do  you  know  ? 
Know  of  this  wonderful  love  ? 

2  This  wonderful  love  to  our  fallen  race, 
Who  can  its  measure  fitly  trace  ? 

For  down  from  his  home  the  Saviour  came, 
To  bleed  and  die  on  the  cross  of  shame ! 
Chorus.  —  Do  you  know  ?   etc. 

3  High  as  the  heaven  extends  above, 
So  is  the  height  of  this  great  love  ; 

The  love  which  the  Father  hath  bestowed, 
That  we  should  be  called  the  Sons  of  God  ! 
Chorus.  —  Do  you  know  ?   etc. 

4  We  are  his  children,  away  from  home  ; 
But  soon  our  glorious  Lord  will  come, 
And  we  shall  with  Him  forever  prove 

The  heights  and  depths  of  his  wondrous  love  ! 
Chorus.  —  Do  you  know  ?   etc. 

36  8s  &  7s. 

Music,  ,kBeale,"  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  74. 

THE  name  that  was  before  his  birth 
To  our  Redeemer  given, 
Is  both  the  dearest  name  on  earth 
And  brightest  one  in  heaven. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing  of  Christ  our  King, 
By  the  sweet  name  of  Jesus ; 
And  oft  we'll  raise  his  song  of  praise, 
Who  doth  from  sin  release  us. 

2  Jesus  was  first  the  name  of  love, 

With  which  the  Father  crowned  Him  ; 
And  now,  though  throned  in  heaven  above, 
Its  glories  still  surround  Him. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing  of  Christ  our  King,  etc. 

3  And  when  from  heaven  He  shall  come  down, 

And  from  the  grave  release  us, 
The  brightest  jewel  in  his  crown 
Will  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing  of  Christ  our  King,  etc. 


64  REDEMPTION. 

4  Dear  Lord !  may  we  have  each  a  part 
In  all  thy  love's  rich  treasure ; 
Write  his  dear  name  upon  our  heart, 
And  make  thy  will  our  pleasure. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing  of  Christ  our  King,  etc. 

37  8s  &  7s. 

Music,  "  Shining  Shore,"  Happy  Voices,  p.  200;  S.  S.  Belt,  p.  104. 

THERE  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, 
The  name,  before  his  wondrous  birth, 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 
And  hail  Him  "  Blessed  Jesus," 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard, 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus. 

2  His  human  name  they  did  proclaim, 

When  Abram's  Son  they  sealed  Him ; 
The  name  that  still,  by  God's  good  will, 
Deliverer  revealed  Him. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

3  And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  name  above  Him, 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

4  So  now  upon  his  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sins  and  pains,  lie  gladly  reigns 
The  Prince  and  Saviour,  Jesus. 
Chorus.  —  We  love  to  sing,  etc. 


38  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Oriola,  p.  170. 

^NE  there  is  above  all  others 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 


O1 


REDEMPTION.  65 

His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled,  in  Him,  to  God. 

3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  Sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

39  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Oriola,  p.  46  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  114. 

THERE'S  no  other  friend  like  Jesus, 
None  so  faithful,  none  so  true  ; 
Though  the  waves  break  wildly  o'er  us, 

He  will  guide  us  safely  through  ; 
Storms  and  tempests  shrink  before  Him5 

He  can  calm  them  at  his  will ; 
Jesus,  calm  our  stormy  passions 

With  thy  wondrous  "  Peace,  be  still." 

2  There's  no  other  friend  like  Jesus, 

He  who  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
He  who  dwelt  on  earth  in  meekness  — 

Healed,  and  pitied,  and  forgave. 
Still  He  pities,  still  He  loves  us, 

In  his  holy,  happy  home, 
And  with  voice  of  gracious  mercy, 

Bids  the  wandering  sinner,  come  ! 

3  There's  no  other  friend  like  Jesus, 

Holy  angels,  chant  the  song  ; 
Sing  his  love  and  wondrous  mercy; 
Children,  join  the  heavenly  throng. 


66  REDEMPTION. 

Raise  the  joyful,  happy  chorus, 
Thank  Him  for  his  loving  grace, 

Let  it  be  your  happy  portion 

To  proclaim  the  Saviour's  praise. 


o 


40  C.  M. 

Music,  M  Coronation,"  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  46. 

VERY  great  shall  Jesus  be, 
And  great  the  honors  given 
To  his  dear  name  on  land  and  sea, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
Great  in  himself,  and  in  the  powers 

That  meet  around  his  throne  ; 
Great  in  the  means  by  which  He  works 

To  make  his  glories  known. 
Great  in  the  fullness  of  his  love 

That  led  Him  here  to  die, 
That  He  might  bring  to  heaven  above 

Such  guilty  ones  as  I. 
Dear  Jesus  !  let  thy  greatness  be 

My  soul's  continual  song ; 
Teach  me  to  make  my  boast  in  Thee, 

And  in  thy  strength  be  strong. 


W1 


41  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music,  "  I  want  to  be  an  Angel,"  Happy  Voices,-?.  22. 

'E  thank  Thee,  blessed  Saviour, 
That  Thou  to  us  hast  shown 
This  undeserved  favor 

That  brings  us  near  thy  throne ; 
And  wilt  Thou  now  be  near  us, 

And  listen  to  our  cry  ? 
Yes,  He  has  said  He'll  hear  us 
When  we  to  Him  draw  nigh. 

We  know  we're  all  unworthy 
These  tokens  of  thy  love  ; 

But  was  it  not  for  sinners 
Thou  earnest  from  above  ? 


REDEMPTION.  67 

Thou  wilt  not  then  reject  us 
When  we  thus  seek  thy  face  ? 

No  ;  thy  word  protects  us, 
With  pledges  of  thy  grace. 

3  And,  while  thy  word  believing 

We  hasten  to  thy  side  ; 
We'll  freely  aid  in  giving 

That  word  to  all  beside. 
O  !  let  the  billows  bear  it, 

The  winds  its  news  proclaim, 
Till  every  nation  share  it 

And  glorify  thy  name. 

42  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  104. 

JESUS  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me ; 
He  is  always,  always  near : 
If  I  try  to  please  Him  truly, 
There  is  nought  that  I  can  fear. 

2  Jesus  loves  me,  —  well  I  know  it, 

For  to  save  my  soul  He  died : 
He  for  me  bore  pain  and  sorrow, 
Nailed  hands  and  pierced  side. 

3  Jesus  loves  me,  —  night  and  morning 

Jesus  hears  the  prayers  I  pray : 
And  He  never,  never  leaves  me, 
When  I  work  or  when  I  play. 

4  Jesus  loves  me,  —  and  He  watches 

Over  me  with  loving  eye, 

And  He  sends  his  holy  angels, 

Safe  to  keep  me,  till  I  die. 

5  Jesus  loves  me,  —  O  Lord  Jesus, 

Now  I  pray  Thee  by  thy  love, 
Keep  me  ever  pure  and  holy, 
Till  I  come  to  Thee  above ! 


68  REDEMPTION. 


I 


43  S.  M.     Double. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  53  ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  28. 

WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 
The  Father  sought  his  child, 

And  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 

He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 

Jle  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 
And  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  He  spoke  in  tender  love, 
He  raised  my  drooping  head  ; 

He  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 

My  fainting  soul  He  fed. 
He  washed  my  filth  away, 

He  made  me  clean  and  fair ; 
He  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 

The  long-sought  wanderer. 

4  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is  ; 
'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 

'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 
'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 

'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep  ; 

'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

5  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 
T  would  not  be  controlled ; 

But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 


REDEMPTION.  69 

I  was  a  wayward  child  ; 

I  once  preferred  to  roam, 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice  ; 

I  love,  I  love  his  home  ! 

44  II.  6. 

Music  in  Silver  Spray,  p.  67. 

TELL  me  the  old,  old  story 
Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 
Tell  me  the  story  simply 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 
And  helpless  and  defiled. 

2  Tell  me  the  story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in,  — 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin. 
Tell  me  the  story  often, 

For  I  forget  so  soon  ; 
The  "  early  dew"  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  story  softly, 

With  earnest  tones  and  grave, 
Remember  !  I'm  the  sinner, 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save. 
Tell  me  that  story  always, 

If  you  would  really  be 
In  any  time  of  trouble 

A  comforter  to  me. 

4  Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear. 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 

"  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole." 


70  REDEMPTION. 

Chorus.  —  Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 


HJ 


45  in.  5. 

Music,  M  Vesper  Hymn,"  S.  S.  Cliant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  70. 

[ARK,  a  voice  from  heaven  is  stealing ; 
Listen,  children,  to  its  tone ; 
For  its  words  of  tender  feeling, 
You  may  claim  them  for  your  own. 

"  Come  to  Jesus, 
Little  children,  come  to  me  ! " 

2  Often  have  I  heard  the  story 
Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love, 

How  He  left  his  throne  of  glory  — 
How  He  calls  you  from  above  : 

"  Come  to  Jesus, 
Little  children,  come  to  me  ! " 

3  He  is  waiting  to  receive  you  ; 
Come  to  Him  without  delay, 

He  will  every  blessing  give  you, 
For  you've  often  heard  Him  say, 

"  Come  to  Jesus, 
Little  children,  come  to  me !  " 

4  Lord,  we  come,  our  sins  confessing ; 
Grant  us  all  thy  pardoning  grace, 

Give  us  here  a  Father's  blessing  — 
And  in  heaven  to  see  thy  face  ! 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Teach  us  how  to  come  to  Thee ! 


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46  II.  6. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  Ill ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  46. 

LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 
2  I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 


THE   CHURCH.  71 

White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

3  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 

4  I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 
He  all  my  sorrows  shares- 

5  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild  ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  child- 

6  I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 
And  learn  the  angels'  song- 

THE  CHURCH. 
47  III.  3.    8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  131 ;  Hollister's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  99 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may  est  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river' 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 


72  THE  CHURCH. 

48  II.  3.     8s. 

Music  in  «S.  S.  Chant  and   Tune  Book,  p.  57  ;   Oriola,  p.  179. 

BEAUTIFUL  Zion,  built  above, 
Beautiful  city  that  I  love  ; 
Beautiful  gates  of  pearly  white, 
Beautiful  temple,  God  its  light. 
He  who  was  slain  on  Calvary, 
Opens  those  pearly  gates  to  me. 

2  Beautiful  heaven,  where  all  is  light ; 
Beautiful  angels,  clothed  in  white ; 
Beautiful  strains  that  never  tire  ; 
Beautiful  harps  through  all  the  choir. 
There  shall  I  join  the  chorus  sweet, 
Worshipping  at  the  Saviour's  feet 

3  Beautiful  crowns  on  every  brow, 
Beautiful  palms  the  conquerors'  show  ; 
Beautiful  robes  the  ransomed  wear, 
Beautiful  all  who  enter  there. 
Thither  I  press  with  eager  feet ; 
There  shall  my  rest  be  long  and  sweet. 

4  Beautiful  throne  for  Christ  our  King, 
Beautiful  songs  the  angels  sing ; 
Beautiful  rest  —  all  wanderings  cease  ; 
Beautiful  home  of  perfect  peace. 
There  shall  my  eyes  the  Saviour  see ; 
Haste  to  his  heavenly  home  with  me. 


49  III.  3..    8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  190,  or  p.  94,  or  p.  131 ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  55 

WE  have  lingered  o'er  the  story, 
How  King  Solomon  of  old 
Built  the  temple,  in  its  glory, 

Rich  with  "  costly  stones"  and  gold, 
Till  we  almost  see  it  gleaming 
Like  a  crown  on  Sion's  hill, 
Lrke  a  crown  of  joy  celestial, 
In  its  radiance  calm  and  still. 
•2  With  no  sound  of  axe  ©r  hammer 

Grew  that  temple  strong  and  great, 


THE  LORD'S   DAY.  73 

Rising  up  in  wondrous  silence, 

Full  of  majesty  and  state  ; 
Every  stone  was  hewn  and  fitted, 

Justly  fitted  to  its  place, 
Ere  the  whole  in  noiseless  beauty, 

Took  its  form  of  perfect  grace. 

3  God  himself  now  builds  a  temple, 

And  its  growth  is  silent,  too, 
And  its  living  stones  are  fitted 

For  the  work  that  each  must  do. 
Christ,  the  Corner  Stone,  upholds  it, 

Prophets  and  Apostles  stand 
As  a  strong  and  firm  foundation 

Round  about  on  every  hand. 

4  And  we,  too,  through  God's  great  mercy, 

Help  to  rear  this  temple  high. 
We  are  "  costly  stones,"  so  costly 

That  to  buy  us  Christ  must  die. 
Joined  in  unity  of  spirit, 

Father  grant  that  we  may  be ; 
Make  us,  Lord,  an  holy  temple, 

Pure,  acceptable  to  Thee. 

5  And  so  fill  us  with  thy  glory 

That  our  light  may  shine  abroad, 
Till  the  people,  pressing  onward, 

Join  in  praising  Christ  our  Lord ; 
Till  the  temple's  walls  resounding 

Change  their  silence  into  song, 
Echoing  back  the  Alleluias 

Of  the  nations,  loud  and  long. 

THE  LORD'S  DAY. 
50  C  M.     Double. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  44. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  light  was  made, 
That  glorious  gift  of  heaven ; 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  arose, 
The  best  of  all  the  seven. 


74  THE   LORD'S   DAY. 

This  is  the  day  the  darkness  fled, 
And  death  to  life  gave  way, 

To  light  and  life  for  evermore 
God  calls  his  saints  to-day. 

2  Then  wake  ye  children  of  the  light, 

And  hearken  to  his  voice, 
With  early  songs  of  praise  draw  nigh, 

And  in  his  courts  rejoice. 
Let  carnal  sloth  and  faithless  fear 

From  every  heart  be  driven, 
Spend  we  this  day  as  they  that  hope 

To  spend  their  rest  in  heaven. 

3  O,  may  our  souls,  most  holy  God, 

Thy  gracious  influence  prove, 
Enlightened  by  thy  saving  Word, 

And  quickened  by  thy  love. 
To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  from  all  that  dwell  on  earth, 

And  from  the  heavenly  host. 

51  III.  1.    7s. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  90. 

E  will  carol  joyfully, 
On  this  holy  festal  day ; 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King 

Grateful  homage  we  will  bring. 
We  will  carol  joyfully, 

As  with  sweet  accord  we  bring 
Praise  from  every  heart  and  voice, 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 
We  will  carol  joyfully, 

While  our  love  and  thanks  we  give 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King, 

Him  who  died  that  we  might  live. 
We  will  carol  joyfully, 

And  to  Him  our  offerings  bring,  — 
Grateful  hearts  with  love  and  praise, 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 


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ADVENT.  75 

III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  60. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  : 

O,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ; 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

ADVENT. 

III.  1.    7s. 

Music   in  S.  S.  Chant  and   Tune  Book,  p.  61. 

WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? 
Traveller,  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own  ; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 

Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 


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76  ADVENT. 

Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

54  ii.  6. 

Music  (without  Chorus)  in  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  96 ;   S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p 
112  ;  or  "  The  Northern  Star,"  Cluett  &  Sons,  Troy,  N.  Y. 

WE'RE  a  band  of  children, 
Arrayed  at  Jesus'  call, 
We  stand  up  for  his  truth,  which  God 

In  love  designed  for  all. 
Our  watchword  is  the  Saviour ; 

We  trust  in  Him  alone  ; 
And  know  that  his  all-precious  blood 
Will  all  our  sins  atone. 
Chorus.  —  Rejoice,  rejoice, 

In  Jesus'  name,  rejoice  ; 
We'll  tell  the  story  of  his  love, 
With  cheerful  heart  and  voice. 
2  He  will  not  leave  us  orphans, 
The  Saviour  soon  will  come  ; 
And  when  He  comes,  we'll  see  his  face, 

And  all  be  gathered  home. 
For  this  we've  long  been  waiting, 

And  as  the  seasons  fly, 
We  lift  our  heads  in  joyous  hope, 
That  our  redemption  's  nigh ! 
Chorus.  —  Rejoice,  etc. 

55  IV.  4.     lis. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  47,  or  p.  65. 

THE  Lord  is  at  hand  !  "    See,  his  coming  draws  nigh  : 
The  Highest  stoops  down  from  his  home  in  the  sky  ; 
Be  glad  o'er  his  coming,  ye  nations  of  earth, 
And  sing  and  rejoice  at  the  news  of  his  birth ! 
2  "  The  Lord  is  at  hand  !  "    Hark,  the  angels  proclaim 
The  music  that  breathes  through  the  Saviour's  dear 

name ! 
But  the  world  that  He  came  in  compassion  to  save, 
Gave  a  stall  for  a  cradle  ;  a  cross,  and  a  grave. 


ADVENT.  77 

3  "  The  Lord  is  at  hand  !  "     He  is  close  at  our  side, 
And  our  thoughts  and  our  acts  must  his  judgment 

abide, 
O  may  we  have  grace  so  to  walk  in  the  light, 
That  they  may  be  found  to  be  clear  in  his  sight. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  at  hand  !  "     0,  the  joy  of  that  day, 
When  we  shall  cease  bearing  this  burden  of  clay  ; 
And  clothed  in  a  body  as  bright  as  his  own, 
Enter  into  his  joy,  and  sit  down  on  his  throne 

56  iv.  5. 

Music  in  Young  Christian  Soldier,  "Advent,"  186S  (see  page  183  of  this  book). 

JESUS  is  coming  !    we  go  forth  to  meet  Him, 
Bearing  our  ofFrings  to  lay  at  his  feet, 
Jesus,  our  Saviour  !  our  Strength  !  our  Redeemer  ! 
Give  Him  the  love  and  the  praise  that  is  meet. 
Jesus  is  coming  !  his  praises  we  sing ! 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  King  ! 

2  Jesus  is  coming  !  and  how  shall  we  meet  Him  ! 

We  have  no  frankincense,  myrrh,  and  fine  gold  : 
Jesus,  our  Saviour !  our  Strength  !  our  Redeemer  ! 
We  cannot  come  like  the  wise  men  of  old. 

Jesus  is  coming !   his  praises  we  sing  ! 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  King  ! 

3  Jesus  is  coming  !  prepare  we  to  meet  Him ! 

Love  is  our  incense,  and  truth  our  fine  gold ; 
Jesus,  our  Saviour  !  our  Strength  !  our  Redeemer ! 
Repentance  the  myrrh  that  our  hearts  shall  unfold. 

Jesus  is  coming  !  his  praises  we  sing  ! 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  King ! 

4  Jesus  is  coming  !  but  not  in  his  weakness ; 

No,  He  will  come  in  his  power  and  might. 
Jesus,  our  Saviour  !  our  Strength  !  our  Redeemer  ! 
Thou,  in  full  glory,  wilt  break  through  the  night. 

Jesus  is  coming  !  his  praises  we  sing  ! 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  King  ! 

5  Jesus  is  coming  !  rejoice  and  give  glory  ! 

Glory  to  Father,  and  Spirit,  and  Son  ! 


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78  ADVENT. 

Glory  to  Jesus,  our  Strength  !  our  Redeemer ! 
Glory  and  praise  to  our  God,  Three  in  One ! 
Jesus  is  coming !  his  praises  we  sing ! 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  King ! 

57  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music,  "  Webb,"  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  96. 

"AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  ; 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows,  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end ; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  forever ; 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 


ADVENT.  79 

58  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music,  "  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us,"  Oriola,f>.  64;    S.  S.  Chant  and 
Tune  Book,  p.  118  ;    Oriola,  p.  202. 

ONCE  again  in  glory  seated 
On  the  clouds  of  heaven  they  see 
Him  whom  wicked  men  derided, 
Nailing  to  the  cursed  tree  ; 

Now  exalted 
In  most  glorious  majesty. 

2  All  his  people  shall  surround  Him, 

And  his  state  of  glory  share  ; 

All  on  earth  who  sought  and  found  Him 
... 
Shall  be  with  Him  in  the  air ; 

Blessed  Jesus, 

Let  me  have  my  portion  there. 

3  Let  my  name  be  found  before  Thee 

In  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace, 
That  when  Thou  shalt  come  in  glory 
I  may  stand  before  thy  face ! 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Give  me  there  to  find  my  place. 

59  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  S.   S.  Hosannn,  p.  112. 

LONG  the  Church  of  Christ  had  waited 
For  the  coming  of  her  Lord, 
Long  had  Faith  and  Hope  been  leaning 
On  the  promise  of  his  word. 

CHORUS. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  for  your  redemption 
Now  draws  nigh  in  Jesus'  name  : 

Glory,  honor,  and  salvation, 

Christ  the  Lord  will  come  to  reign. 

2  Then  He  came,  but  O  how  lowly 
Was  the  infant  Saviour's  lot ! 
Wise  men  from  the  East  adored  Him, 
But  the  world  esteemed  Him  not. 
Chorus.  —  Lift  up  your  heads,  etc. 


80  CHRISTMAS  EVE. 

3  Long  since  then  the  Church  has  waited 

For  the  coming  of  the  day, 
When  the  light  of  his  appearing 
Shall  the  darkness  drive  away. 

Chorus.  —  Lift  up  your  heads,  etc. 

4  And  he  soon  shall  be  returning 

Though  we  know  not  when  'twill  be ; 
Yet  as  those  that  watch  the  morning, 
So  we  watch  that  hour  to  see. 

Chorus  —  Lift  up  your  heads,  etc. 

CHRISTMAS  EVE. 
60  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Time  Book,  p.  142. 

WONDERFUL  night ! 
Angels  and  shining  immortals, 
Thronging  thine  ebony  portals, 
Fling  out  their  banners  of  light : 
Wonderful  night ! 

2  Wonderful  night ! 
Dreamed  of  by  prophets  and  sages ! 
Manhood  redeemed  for  all  ages, 
Welcomes  thy  hallowing  might, 

Wonderful  night ! 

3  Wonderful  night ! 

Down  o'er  the  stars  to  restore  us, 
Leading  his  flame-winged  chorus, 
Comes  the  Eternal  to  sight : 
Wonderful  night ! 

4  Wonderful  night ! 
Sweet  be  thy  rest  to  the  weary, 
Making  the  dull  heart  and  dreary 
Laugh  in  a  dream  of  delight ; 

Wonderful  night  ! 

5  Wonderful  night ! 

Let  me,  as  long  as  life  lingers, 
Sing  with  the  cherubim  singers, 
"  Glory  to  God  in  the  height !  " 
Wonderful  night ! 


CHRISTMAS   EVE-  81 

61  Peculiar. 

Music  in  Holfister's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  34  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.   184- 

SILENT  night !     Holy  night ! 
All  is  calm,  all  is  bright, 
Round  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  Child ! 
Holy  Infant,  so  tender  and  mild, 
Sleep  in  heavenly  peace. 

2  Silent  night !     Holy  night ! 
Shepherds  quake  at  the  sight ! 
Glories  stream  from  heaven  afar, 
Heavenly  hosts  sing  Alleluia  ! 

Christ  the  Saviour  is  born  ! 

3  Silent  night !     Holy  night ! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  thy  holy  face 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 

Jesus,  Lord,  at  thy  birth ! 

62  C.  It  Double. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  44. 

TT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 


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That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold. 
u  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men, 

From  heav'n's  all-gracious  King ;  " 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

Still  through  the  cloven  sky  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled  ; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world. 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains, 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 


82  CHRISTMAS  EVE. 

3  But  with  the  woes  of  sin  and  strife 

The  world  has  suffered  long : 
Beneath  the  angel  strain  have  rolPd 

Two  thousand  years  of  wrong  ; 
And  man  at  war  with  man,  hears  not 

The  love-song  which  they  bring : 
O !  hush  the  noiser  ye  men  of  strife, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo !  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophet-bards  foretold, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold ; 
When  Peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

63  II-  7.     8s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  158 y  or  p.  120  j  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  90. 

LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem, 
How  still  we  see  thee  lie  : 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by  : 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shine th 

The  Everlasting  Light : 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 
For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth  I 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 
How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given  ; 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  his  heaven ; 


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CHRISTMAS   EVE.  83 

No  ear  may  hear  his  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

Where  children  pure  and  happy 

Pray  to  the  blessed  Child  ; 
Where  Misery  cries  out  to  Thee, 

Son  of  the  undefiled ; 
Where  Charity  stands  watching, 

And  Faith  holds  wide  the  door, 
The  dark  night  wakes,  the  glory  breaks, 

And  Christmas  comes  once  more. 

O  Holy  Child  of  Bethlehem ! 

Descend  to  us  we  pray, 
Cast  out  our  sin  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day ; 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels, 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell ; 
O  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Emanuel ! 


w 


64  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  28. 

OW  sang  the  heavenly  army, 
By  watching  shepherds  seen, 
When  round  them  lay  the  silent  night 

On  pastures  wide  and  green ! 
The  glory  of  their  coming 

Made  moon  and  starlight  dim  ; 
Their  hearts  were  cheered  forever 
Who  heard  that  blessed  hymn. 
Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  heaven, 
Peace  on  the  earth  below, 

For  He  is  born  who  will  redeem 
This  world  from  sin  and  woe." 

O  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

We  praise  Thee  night  and  morn, 


84  CHRISTMAS. 

That  we  too  in  this  darkened  life 
Have  heard  that  Christ  was  born. 
Alleluia,  etc. 

CHRISTMAS. 
g5  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  186.    See  also  Hymn  No.  11. 

WAKEN,  Christian  children, 
Up,  and  let  us  sing 
With  glad  voice  the  praises 
Of  our  new-born  King. 

2  Up !  'tis  meet  to  welcome 

With  a  joyous  lay 
Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 
Born  for  us  to-day. 

3  Come,  nor  fear  to  seek  Him, 

Children  though  we  be  ; 
Once  He  said  of  children, 
44  Let  them  come  to  Me." 

4  In  a  manger  lowly 

Sleeps  the  Heavenly  Child  ; 
O'er  Him  fondly  bendeth 
Mary,  Mother  mild. 

5  Far  above  that  stable, 

Up  in  heaven  so  high, 
One  bright  star  out-shineth, 
Watching  silently. 

6  Fear  not,  then,  to  enter, 

Though  we  cannot  bring 
Gold,  or  myrrh,  or  incense, 
Fitting  for  a  King. 

7  Gifts  He  asketh  richer, 

Offering  costlier  still ; 
Yet  may  Christian  children 
Bring  them  if  they  will. 


CHRISTMAS.  85 

8  Brighter  than  all  jewels 

Shines  the  modest  eye ; 
Best  of  gifts  He  loveth 
Infant  purity. 

9  Haste  we  then  to  welcome 

With  a  joyous  lay 
Christ  the  King  of  Glory, 
Born  for  us  to-day. 

66  8s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  154. 

GOD    rest   ye,    merry    gentlemen,    let   nothing   you 
dismay, 
For  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  was  born  on  Christmas 

Day; 
The  dawn  rose  red  o'er   Bethlehem,  the  stars  shone 

through  the  grey, 
When  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  was  born  on  Christmas 
Day. 

2  God  rest  ye,  little  children,  let  nothing  you  affright, 
For  Jesus  Christ   your  Saviour  was  born  this   happy 

night ; 
Along  the  hills  of  Galilee  the  white  flocks  sleeping  lay, 
When  Christ  the  child  of  Nazareth  was  born  on  Christ- 
mas Day. 

3  God  rest  ye,  all  good  Christians,  upon  this   blessed 

morn, 
The  Lord  of  all  good  Christians  was  of  a  woman  born ; 
Now  all  your  sorrows  he  doth  heal,  your  sins  he  takes 

away, 
For  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  was  born  on  Christmas 

Day. 

67  III.  3.    8s  &r  7s. 

Music  in  5.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  104. 

CHRISTIANS,  all  your  joyful  voices  now  with  holy 
triumph  raise  ; 
Wondrous  tide  of  our  salvation,  sing  we  now  our  Sav- 
iour's praise. 


86  CHRISTMAS. 

He  so  pure,  so  great,  so  holy,  left  his  Majesty  on  high, 
Left  his  Father's  glorious  kingdom  for  the  sins  of  man 

to  die. 
Ch.  —  Lift  your  voices  far  and  wide,  Christ  was  born  at 
Christmas  tide. 
Bless  and  hail  his   holy  birth;  Peace  to  men, 
good-will  on  earth. 

2  Deck  his  holy  house  with  ivy,  holly,  mistletoe,  and 

bay; 
Though  they  be  but  humble  service,  He  doth  judge  the 

heart  alway. 
Smallest  hands  may  do  Him  service,  weakest  voice  his 

praise  may  sing  ; 
More  the  poor  child's  simple  flowers,  than  the  jewels 

of  a  king. 

Ch.  —  Lift  your  voices  far  and  wide,  Christ  was  born  at 
Christmas  tide. 
Bless  and  hail   his  holy  birth  ;   Peace  to  men, 
good-will  on  earth. 

68 

Music  {without  chorus)  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  108.   Special  Music, 
published  by  Epis.  S.  S.  Union,  N.  Y. 

RINGING  out,  ringing  out, 
Are  the  joy-bells  gayly  ringing, 
Glad  tidings  from  the  skies  ! 

Flinging  back,  flinging  back 
Are  our  hearts  and  voices  flinging 

The  echoes  sweet  that  rise. 
A  Child  is  born,  a  Son  is  given, 
To  us  a  glorious  Gift  from  Heaven. 

Alleluia!     Alleluia!     Alleluia!     Amen. 

II.  6.  1   Glad  tidings  to  the  shepherds 

Brought  the  messengers  of  old, 

Who  came  on  radiant  pinions, 
With  their  shining  harps  of  gold, 

On  the  first  bright  Christmas  morning, 
In  the  ages  far  away, 


CHRISTMAS.  87 

And  they  sang  the  birth  of  Jesus, 
As  we  sing  it  here  to-day. 
Chorus.  —  Ringing  out,  etc. 

2  Glad  tidings  still  are  sounding 

Of  a  Saviour  born  to-day, 
To  heal  the  broken-hearted, 

And  to  wipe  their  tears  away. 
Hark  !     He  calls  the  heavy-laden 

And  the  weary  to  his  breast. 
And  He  takes  their  cares  upon  Him, 

Saying,  "  I  will  give  you  rest. " 
Chorus.  —  Ringing  out,  etc. 

3  Glad  tidings,  little  children  ! 

For  a  Child  was  born  to-day, 
Who  knows  your  many  trials, 

And  who  sorrows  when  you  stray. 
Ever  go  to  Him  in  trouble, 

Freely  tell  Him  all  your  grief, 
He's  your  dearest  Friend  and  Brother, 

And  can  ever  give  relief. 

Chorus.  —  Ringing  out,  etc. 

4  Glad  tidings,  lonely  captive ! 

Jesus  comes  to  set  thee  free. 
Glad  tidings,  homeless  wanderer ! 

He'll  prepare  a  place  for  thee 
In  His  Father's  House  in  Glory, 

Where  are  many  mansions  bright ; 
There,  if  here  we  love  Him  truly, 

We  shall  dwell  with  Him  in  light. 
Chorus  —  Ringing  out,  etc. 

69  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  88.     Special  Music,  published  by  Pott  and  Amery, 
New  York. 

KING  out  the  bells  for  Christmas, 
The  happy,  happy  day  ! 
In  winter  wild,  the  Holy  Child 
Within  the  cradle  lay. 


88  CHRISTMAS. 

O  wonderful !  the  Saviour 

Is  in  a  manger  lone  ; 
His  palace  is  a  stable, 

And  Mary's  arms  his  throne. 

2  On  Bethlehem's  quiet  hill-side, 

In  ages  long  gone  by, 
In  angel  notes  the  Glory  floats, 

Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Yet  wakes  the  sun  as  joyous 

As  when  the  Lord  was  born, 
And  still  He  comes  to  greet  you 

On  every  Christmas  morn. 

3  Where'er  his  sweet  lambs  gather 

Within  his  gentle  fold, 
The  Saviour  dear  is  waiting  near, 

As  in  the  days  of  old  ; 
In  each  young  heart  you  see  Him, 

In  every  guileless  face, 
You  see  the  Holy  Jesus, 

Who  grew  in  truth  and  grace. 

4  In  many  a  darksome  cottage, 

In  many  a  crowded  street, 
In  winter  bleak,  with  shivering  cheek, 

The  homeless  child  you  meet ; 
Gaze  on  the  pale  wan  features, 

The  feet  with  wandering  sore, 
You  see  the  souls  He  loveth, 

The  Christ  child  at  the  door. 

5  Then  sing  your  gladsome  carols, 

And  hail  the  new-born  sun ; 
For  Christmas  light  is  passing  bright, 

It  smiles  on  every  one  : 
And  feast  Christ's  little  children, 

His  poor,  his  orphan  call ; 
For  He  who  chose  the  manger, 

He  loveth  one  and  all. 


CHRISTMAS.  89 

70  L-  M. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  33 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  27 

THE  Son  of  God,  so  high,  so  great, 
A  little  child  like  us  would  be  ; 
He  took  our  form  in  low  estate, 

And  pressed  an  earthly  mother's  knee. 

2  And  while  the  horned  beasts  among, 

In  manger  rude  alone  He  lay, 
Out  in  the  fields  the  angels  sung, 
"  A  Saviour,  Christ,  is  born  to-day." 

3  We  did  not  hear  the  angels  chime 

Their  birthday  hymn  to  shepherds'  ear  ; 
But  we  can  think  at  Christmas  time 
How  Jesus  came  to  help  us  here. 

4  We  cannot  run  as  shepherds  ran, 

To  kneel  beside  the  manger  lone  ; 
But  we  can  love  our  God,  made  man, 
And  worship  at  his  cradle  throne. 

5  For  us  the  King  of  kings  came  down, 

For  us  He  laid  his  glory  by, 
That  we  might  wear  an  angel's  crown, 
And  live  the  life  that  cannot  die. 

6  O,  teach  thy  children,  Holy  Child, 

That  evermore  they  serve  Thee  thus ; 
And  lead  us  by  thy  mercy  mild, 

Up  to  the  heaven  Thou  left'st  for  us. 

71  HI.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  S.   S.    Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  64  ;   Oriola,  p.  4G 

ARK  !  —  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 

Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 
Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story, 

Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"  Glory  in  the  highest  —  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! " 


H 


90  CHRISTMAS. 

2  Peace  on  earth  —  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
"  Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven," 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing  ! 
O,  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

3  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  Him ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy  ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 
Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

72  III.  3.    8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  181,  or  p.  190. 

C^OME  !  ye  children,  blithe  and  merry, 
)     This  one  Child  your  model  make  ; 
Christmas  holly,  leaf,  and  berry, 

All  be  prized  for  his  dear  sake ; 
Come  !  ye  gentle  hearts  and  tender  ; 
Come  !  ye  spirits  keen  and  bold  ; 
All  in  all  your  homage  render, 

Weak  and  mighty,  young  and  old ! 

2  High  above  a  star  is  shining, 

And  the  wise  men  haste  from  far  ; 
Come  !  glad  hearts  and  spirits  pining  ; 

For  you  all  has  risen  the  star. 
Let  us  bring  our  poor  oblations, 

Thanks,  and  love,  and  faith,  and  praise ; 
Come !  ye  people,  come  ye  nations, 

All  in  all  draw  nigh  to  gaze. 

3  Hark  !  the  heaven  of  heavens  is  ringing  — 

Christ  the  Lord  to  man  is  born  : 


CHRISTMAS.  91 

Are  not  all  our  hearts,  too,  singing  — 
Welcome,  welcome  Christmas  morn  ? 

Still  the  Child  all  power  possessing, 
Smiles  as  through  the  ages  past; 

And  the  song  of  Christmas  blessing 
Sweetly  sinks  to  rest  at  last ! 

73  ii.  7. 

Music,  "  Shining  Shore,"  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  40;   S.  S.  Bell,?.  104. 

TRUE  to  the  angel's  guiding  word, 
In  Bethlehem  the}'  found  Him  ; 
The  Saviour  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
With  Eastern  wise  men  round  Him. 

CHORUS. 

With  joy  they  stand,  that  shepherd  band, 

And  hail  the  infant  stranger  ; 
Not  robed  in  state  among  the  great, 

But  lvinof  in  a  manner. 

2  0  wondrous  sight,  the  mighty  God 

There  as  a  babe  was  lying ! 
He  came  to  save  the  world  from  death 
By  his  own  precious  dying. 
Chorus  — With  joy,  etc. 

3  And  as  upon  this  joyous  day, 

We  tell  the  wondrous  story ; 
May  we,  partaking  of  his  Death, 
Share  also  in  his  Glory. 
Chorus.  — With  joy,  etc. 

74  Peculiar. 

Music,  "  Amsterdam,"  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,?.  95 

ARK  how  every  Christmas  morn 
Repeats  these  words  from  heaven, 
Unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 

A  promised  Son  is  given. 
In  the  manger  low  He  lies, 

Though  the  Lord  of  life  and  bliss, 
For  on  earth,  or  in  the  skies, 
There  is  no  name  like  his. 


H 


92  CHRISTMAS. 

2  All  that's  wonderful  in  works, 

And  wise  in  counsel  too  ; 
Into  his  dear  name  is  wrought 

And  bursts  upon  our  view. 
Everywhere  its  glories  shine, 

Seen  in  all  around,  above  : 
In  his  lowliest  works  Divine, 

But  most  in  grace  and  love ; 

3  Make  ns,  Lord,  thy  name  to  know, 

This  wondrous  name  of  Love ; 
In  our  lives  its  meaning  show, 

And  all  its  fullness  prove. 
Write  it  in  our  hearts  we  pray  ; 

Make  us  lowly,  loving,  mild  ; 
And  upon  this  festive  day, 

O  !  make  us  each  thy  child. 

75  ni.  i. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  114. 

BETHLEHEM  Star,  sweet  gem  of  light, 
Sent  to  guide  our  souls  aright, 
Wanderers  from  the  Lord  afar, 
Star  of  the  Christian,  Bethlehem  Star ! 
Chorus. —  Bethlehem  Star,  Bethlehem  Star, 
Star  of  the  Christian,  Bethlehem,  Bethlehem  Star. 

2  Shepherds  wondering  saw  thee  rise 
Glorious  in  the  Eastern  skies, 
Herald  of  a  Saviour's  birth, 
Jesus,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

Chorus.  —  Bethlehem  Star,  etc. 

3  Radiant  star,  thy  beams  divine 
Bright  with  heavenly  lustre  shine ; 
Sinners  from  their  God  afar 

Look  to  the  Christian's  guiding  Star. 
Chorus.  —  Bethlehem  Star,  etc. 

4  When  all  earthly  scenes  shall  fade, 
And  we  near  death's  silent  shade, 


CHRISTMAS.  93 

Star  of  Christ,  O  light  our  way 
To  the  bright  realms  of  perfect  day. 
Chorus.  —  Bethlehem  Star,  etc. 

III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Golden  Promise,  p.  25. 

CHKISTMAS  bells  are  ringing,  ringing, 
O'er  the  land  triumphantly  ; 
Children's  voices  singing,  singing, 

Sound  a  joyous  jubilee. 
'Tis  the  day,  the  wondrous  sign 

Broke  the  wise  men's  calm  repose  ; 
Newly  robed  in  rays  divine, 
The  Star  of  Bethlehem  rose. 
Chorus.  —  Christmas  bells  are  ringing,  ringing, 
O'er  the  land  triumphantly ; 
Children's  voices  singing,  singing, 
Sound  a  joyous  jubilee. 

2  Soft  the  world  lay  dreaming,  dreaming, 

On  the  morning  of  his  birth  ; 
Its  pure  snow  veil  gleaming,  gleaming, 

When  the  Christ-child  came  on  earth. 
He's  the  priceless  pearl  we  hail, 

Sent  us  from  a  Father's  hand ; 
A  fount  of  life  that  shall  not  fail, 

A  rock  in  a  weary  land. 
Chorus.  —  Christmas  bells  are  ringing,  etc. 

3  Angel  hymns  are  pealing,  pealing, 

Through  the  depths  of  yonder  sky  ; 
Ransomed  saints  are  kneeling,  kneeling, 

Kneeling  at  the  throne  on  high. 
With  grateful  voices  come  we  now. 

Come,  both  heart  and  hand  to  lift ; 
Lord  of  Life,  to  Thee,  we  bow, 

And  thank  Thee  for  thy  gift. 

Cuouus.  —  Christmas  bells  are  ringing,  etc. 


94  CHRISTMAS. 

77  iv.  4. 

Music,  "  Portuguese  Hymn,"  £.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  65  ;  Goodrich's 
Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  30. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful, 
Triumphantly  sing  ! 
Come  see  in  the  manger 

The  angels'  great  King  ; 
To  Bethlehem  hasten, 
With  joyful  accord, 
O  come  ye,  come  hasten 
To  worship  the  Lord. 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father, 

He  comes  from  the  skies ; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 
He  doth  not  despise. 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels  ! 

All  singing  in  heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest 
All  glory  be  given  !  " 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus, 

This  day  of  thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor 

Through  heaven  and  earth  ; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate ! 

Omnipotent  Word  ! 
O,  come  !    let  us  hasten 

To  worship  the  Lord  ! 

78  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  S.  S.    Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  148. 

CAROL,  brothers,  carol, 
Carol  joyfully  ; 
Carol  the  good  tidings, 

Carol  merrily. 
And  pray  a  gladsome  Christmas 

For  all  good  Christian  men. 
Carol,  brothers,  carol, 
Christmas  Day  again! 


CHRISTMAS.  95 

2  Carol,  but  with  gladness, 

Not  in  songs  of  earth  ; 
On  the  Saviour's  birthday 

Hallowed  be  our  mirth; 
While  a  thousand  blessings 

Fill  our  hearts  with  glee, 
Christmas  Day  we'll  keep, 

The  feast  of  charity. 

3  At  the  merry  table, 

Think  of  those  who've  none, 
The  orphan  and  the  widow, 

Hungry  and  alone. 
Bountiful  your  offerings 

To  the  Altar  bring ; 
Let  the  poor  and  needy 

Christmas  carols  sing. 

4  Listening  angel  music, 

Discord  sure  must  cease  ; 
Who  dare  hate  his  brother 

On  this  day  of  peace  ? 
While  the  heavens  are  telling 

To  mankind  good-will, 
Only  love  and  kindness 

Every  bosom  fill. 

5  Let  our  hearts,  responding 

To  the  Seraph  Band, 
Wish  this  morning's  sunshine 

Bright  in  every  land. 
Word,  and  deed,  and  prayer 

Speed  the  grateful  sound, 
Telling  "  Merry  Christmas  " 

All  the  world  around  ! 

6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  152. 

CAROL,  carol,  Christians, 
Carol  joyfully ; 
Carol  for  the  coming 
Of  Christ's  nativity ; 


96  CHRISTMAS. 

And  pray  a  gladsome  Christmas 
For  all  good  Christian  men  : 

Carol,  carol,  Christians, 
For  Christmas  come  again. 

2  Go  ye  to  the  forest, 

Where  the  myrtles  grow, 
Where  the  pine  and  laurel 

Bend  beneath  the  snow  : 
Gather  them  for  Jesus  ; 

Wreath  them  for  his  shrine  ; 
Make  his  temple  glorious 

With  the  box  and  pine.    Carol,  carol,  etc. 

3  Wreath  your  Christmas  garland, 

Where  to  Christ  we  pray ; 
It  shall  smell  like  Carmel 

On  our  festal  day  ; 
Libanus  and  Sharon 

Shall  not  greener  be. 
Than  our  holy  chancel, 

On  Christ's  nativity,     Carol,  carol,  etc. 

4  Give  us  grace,  O  Saviour, 

To  put  off  in  might 
Deeds  and  dreams  of  darkness, 

For  the  robes  of  light  I 
And  to  live  as  lowly 

As  thyself  with  men  ; 
So  to  rise  in  glory, 

When  Thou  com'st  again.     Carol,  etc. 

80  ni.  5 

Music  in  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tutie  Book,  p.  67  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  34. 

ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye  who  sang  Creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth. 
Chorus. — Come  and  worship, 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


CHRISTMAS.  97 

Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 

God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  infant  light.  —  Chorus. 

Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar ; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations,  — 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star.  —  Chorus. 

Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 

Suddenly  the  Lord  descending, 

In  his  temples  shall  appear.  — Chorus. 

81 .  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  158. 
TO  BE  SUNG  BEFORE/THE  DISTRIBUTION  OF  GIBTS. 

^  ATHER  around  the  Christmas  Tree ! 
Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 
Ever  green 

Have  its  branches  been. 
It  is  king  of  all  the  woodland  scene  ; 
For  Christ,  our  King,  is  born  to  day, 
His  reign  shall  never  pass  away. 
Hosanna,  hosanna, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 
Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 

Once  the  pride 

Of  the  mountain  side, 
Now  cut  down  to  grace  pur  Christmas  tide  ; 
For  Christ  from  heaven  to  earth  came  down, 
To  gain,  through  death,  a  nobler  crown: 

Hosanna.  etc. 

Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree ! 
Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 

Every  bough 

Bears  a  burden  now  : 

7 


G' 


98  EPIPHANY. 

They  are  gifts  of  love  for  us,  we  trow ; 
For  Christ  is  born  his  love  to  show, 
And  give  good  gifts  to  men  below. 
Hosanna,  etc. 

4  Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 
Gather  around  the  Christmas  Tree  ! 

Tapers  bright 

In  the  branches  light, 
Till  our  eyes  all  shine  at  the  goodly  sight ; 
For  Christ,  our  Light,  is  born  to-day, 
His  glory  ne'er  shall  fade  away. 

Hosanna,  etc. 

TO  BE  SUNG  AFTER  THE  DISTRIBUTION  OF  GIFTS. 

5  Farewell  to  thee,  O  Christmas  Tree  ! 
Farewell  to  thee,  O  Christmas  Tree ! 

Thy  part  is  done, 

And  thy  gifts  are  gone, 
And  thy  lights  are  dying  one  by  one  ; 
For  earthly  pleasures  die  to-day, 
But  heavenly  joys  shall  last  alway. 

Hosanna,  etc. 

6  Farewell  to  thee,  O  Christmas  Tree ! 
Farewell  to  thee,  O  Christmas  Tree  ! 

Twelve  months  o'er, 
We  shall  meet  once  more, 
Merry  welcome  singing,  as  of  yore ; 
For  Christ  now  reigns,  our  Saviour  dear, 
And  gives  us  Christmas  every  year. 
Hosanna,  etc. 

EPIPHANY. 

82  m.  2. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  41. 

S  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 


As 


EPIPHANY.  99 

So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore  ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare  ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ !  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light  ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down  ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King. 

83  III.  3.    8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p   190,  or  p.  181 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book, 
p.  36. 

SAW  ye  never  in  the  twilight, 
When  the  sun  had  left  the  sky, 
Up  in  heaven  the  clear  stars  shining 

Through  the  gloom  like  silver  eyes  ? 
So  of  old  the  wise  men  watching 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given, 
And  they  followed  from  alar. 


100  EPIPHANY. 

2  Heard  you  never  of  the  story, 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain, 

Till  they  found  the  Holy  Child  ? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure, 

Kneeling  to  that  infant  King, 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense, 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  offering  ? 

3  Know  ye  not  that  lowly  Baby 

Was  the  bright  and  Morning  Star, 
He  who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles 

And  the  darkened  isles  afar  ? 
And  we  too  may  seek  his  cradle, 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  bring, 
Love  and  faith,  and  true  devotion 

For  our  Saviour,  God,  and  King. 


H( 


84  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music,  "  Romaine,"  or  Happy  Voices  p.  22, 

"OW  wondrous  is  the  story 
Of  the  Redeemer's  birth, 
Who  laid  aside  his  glory, 

And  came  to  live  on  earth  ; 
The  Lord  of  men  and  angels 

A  little  child  became  : 
Content  to  do  their  bidding, 
Who  bore  a  parent's  name. 

2  How  sweet  is  the  example 
Which  Jesus  sets  us  here ! 

How  simple  is  its  teaching, 
And  yet  how  full  and  clear ! 

O  let  us  deeply  ponder 

The  truths  which  from  it  flow, 

And  learn  the  love  and  homage 
We  to  our  parents  owe. 

3  Lord  Jesus  !  we  are  only 
A  band  of  children  yet, 


EPIPHANY.  101 

And  much  we  need  thy  teaching  — 

Thou  wilt  not  us  forget 
For  Thou  art  now  in  glory 

As  loving,  gentle,  mild, 
As  in  that  beauteous  story 

Of  Jesus  as  a  child. 

L.  M. 

'  Vienna ,'*  or  "Park  Street,*' or  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book, 
p.  27. 

HOW  sweet  the  lessons,  how  divine, 
Which  in  the  life  of  Jesus  shine ! 
How  bright  the  wisdom  and  the  grace 
Which  in  each  word  and  act  had  place  ! 

2  He  never  sought  himself  to  please, 
Nor  live  on  earth  a  life  of  ease, 
But  ceaselessly  did  He  pursue 
The  business  which  He  came  to  do. 

3  A  little  child,  his  spirit  still, 
Moved  sweetly  to  his  Father's  will ; 
The  manger  and  the  cross  declare 
How  perfect  his  example  there. 

4  O  be  that  dear  example  mine  ! 

In  me,  may  his  sweet  spirit  shine  ! 
In  some  small  measure  may  I  be 
A  faithful  copy,  Lord,  of  Thee ! 

LENT. 

TRANSFIGURATION. 

Peculiar. 

Music  in  Golden  Promise,  p.  8. 

NCE  on  the  mountain 
Jesus  in  glory  stood, 


o 


Bright  as  the  sunbeam, 
Shining  as  the  noon. 
Once  from  the  heavens 
Jesus  again  will  come,  - 


102  LENT. 

Come  for  his  people, 
Come  to  take  them  home ! 

SEMI-CHORUS. 

Long  in  hope  we've  waiting  stood 
By  many  fears  surrounded, 
Leaning  on  the  word  of  God, 
And  hoping  still  He'll  come. 
Chorus.  —  Yes,  from  the  heavens, 
Jesus  again  shall  come,  — 
Come  for  his  people, 
Come  to  take  them  home. 

2  Here  we  are  waiting, 
Waiting  to  hear  thy  voice ; 
For  we  shall  meet  Him, 
Coming  in  the  air. 
Then  we'll  be  like  Him, 
Knowing  no  more  of  sin, 
Sharing  his  glory, 
And  be  with  Him  there. 

Semi-Chorus.  — Long  in  hope,  etc. 

Chorus,  —  Yes,  from  the  heavens,  etc. 

87  in.  2. 

Music  in  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  75. 

)Y  thy  birth,  thou  Holiest  One, 
Very  God,  yet  Mary's  Son, 
Seen  in  swaddling  bands  arrayed, 
And  in  Bethlehem's  manger  laid  ; 
Born  for  us  a  little  child, 
Cleanse  and  keep  us  undefiled. 

2  By  the  angel  words  that  led 
Shepherds  to  thy  lowly  bed, 
Teaching  us  the  songs  of  heaven, 
Unto  whom  a  Son  is  given  ; 

Born  for  us,  etc. 

3  By  thy  duteous  reverence  still 
Subject  to  thy  parents'  will 


B1 


LENT.  103 

Winning  both  from  God  and  man 
Favor  such  as  childhood  can  ; 
Born  for  us,  etc. 

4  Look  upon  us,  Lord,  for  we 

Ask  but  to  resemble  Thee, 

Treading  in  thy  footsteps  here, 

Walking  in  our  Father's  fear ; 
Lowly,  loving,  undefiled, 
Followers  of  the  Holy  Child, 

88  Peculiar. 

Music  in  Young  Christian  Soldier,  March,  1869;   or  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  62. 

C1 HILDREN,  hear !     Children,  hear ! 
J     We  must  keep  the  holy  fast, 
For  Christ's- death  is  drawing  near, 
And  the  Christmas  time  is  past : 
And  our  Saviour  is  so  dear, 

If  He  sorrows  we  must  weep : 
Children,  hear!  Children,  hear! 
We've  a  holy  fast  to  keep. 

2  For  He  came  !     For  He  came 

To  lay  down  his  life  for  you, 
And  He  bore  the  pain  and  shame, 

And  He  prayed  and  fasted  too. 
If  we  love  his  holy  name, 

Let  us  sorrow  at  his  side. 
For  He  came  !     For  He  came  I 

And  He  suffered  and  He  died. 

3  So  we  raise  !     So  we  raise, 

In  this  solemn  fast  of  Lent, 
Our  soft  strain  of  child-like  praise 

'Mid  the  burden  of  lament. 
Glory  be,  through  endless  days, 

To  the  Father,  Spirit,  Son. 
So  we  raise  !     So  we  raise 

Songs  to  God,  the  Three  in  One. 


104      ,  LENT. 


H' 


89  III.  1.     7s.     Double. 

Music,  "Martyn,  "  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  80. 

ELP  me,  Lord  !  the  widow  cried 
When  to  Jesus  she  applied ; 
Help  us,  Lord  !  must  be  our  plea, 

When,  like  her,  we  come  to  Thee. 
We  are  very  full  of  need, 

Thou  alone  canst  help  bestow ; 
Hear  us  as  for  help  we  plead ; 
Do  not,  do  not,  tell  us  No ! 

2  We  are  in  our  souls  unclean, 

For  we  were  conceived  in  sin, 
And  we  show  in  act  and  word 

That  we  do  not  love  Thee,  Lord. 
Hear  us,  Lord,  and  help  us  now ! 

Wash  us  in  the  Saviour's  blood : 
And  as  at  thy  throne  we  bow, 

Make  our  spirits  clean  for  God. 

90  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  106  ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  122. 

JESUS,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love : 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus  ! 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey 

Be  Thyself  the  Way, 
Through  terrestrial  darkness, 
To  celestial  day. 


LENT.  105 


5  Jesus,  meek  and  gen  lie, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  thy  children's  cry.     Amen. 


R' 


91  III.  2.     7s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Thine  Book,  p.  90. 

E)  OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
V     Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

92  L.  M. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  48. 

BEYOND  the  wicked  city  wall 
They  set  the  cruel  cross  on  high, 
Where  the  dear  Lord,  who  saved  us  all, 
Did  hang  in  pain  and  bleed  and  die. 
2  Since  God's  own  Son  must  suffer  thus, 
Our  souls  from  Satan's  grasp  to  win  ; 
Since  only  He  could  ransom  us, 
O,  what  a  fearful  thing  is  sin ! 


106  PALM   SUNDAY. 

3  O  !  by  thy  griefs  that  dreadful  day, 

Dear  Lord,  and  by  thy  precious  blood, 
Wash  all  our  guilty  stains  away, 
And  make  thy  sinful  children  good. 

93  c.  m. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  54 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book%  p.  8? 
Hollister's  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  98. 

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear ; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  l^e  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  his  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin ; 

He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  O,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  his  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  his  works  to  do. 

PALM   SUNDAY. 

94  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  60. 

GLORY  and  praise  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 
Glory  and  praise  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 


PALM   SUNDAY.  107 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son  ; 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest ; 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

Glory  and  praise  and  honor 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  ! 

3  The  company  of  heaven 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

Glory  and  praise  and  honor 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  ! 

4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went : 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

Glory  and  praise  and  honor 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 

5  Thou  wentest  to  thy  Passion 

Amid  their  shouts  of  praise : 
Thou  reignest  now  in  glory, 
While  we  our  anthems  raise. 
Glory  and  praise  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  ! 

G  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises  :  ^ 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
Glory  and  praise  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer.  King ! 

95  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music,  "  Webb,''  S.  S.  Bell,j>.  96;    Hollisters  Service  and  Time  Book,  p.  44  ; 
Oriola,  p.  48. 

"HEN  his  salvation  bringing 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 
Hosanna  to  his  name  ; 


w 


108  PALM   SUNDAY. 

Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But,  as  He  went  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  to  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  his  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  his  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son ! 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  Hosanfias  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ? 
No  :  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

96  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  78 ;    Oriola,  p.  202  ;  Happy  Voices, 
p.  48  ;  Hollister's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  43. 

ONCE  was  heard  the  song  of  children 
By  the  Saviour  when  on  earth ; 
Joyful  in  the  sacred  temple 

Shouts  of  youthful  praise  had  birth, 

And  Hosannas 
Loud  to  David's  Son  broke  forth. 

2  Palms  of  victory  strewn  around  Him, 

Garments  spread  beneath  his  feet, 
Prophet  of  the  Lord  they  crowned  Him, 
In  fair  Salem's  crowded  street, 

While  Hosannas 
From  the  lips  of  children  greet. 

3  Blessed  Saviour,  now  triumphant, 

Glorified  and  throned  on  high, 


PALM   SUNDAY.  109 

Mortal  lays,  from  man  or  infant, 
Vain  to  tell  thy  praise  essay; 

But  Hosannas 
Swell  the  chorus  of  the  sky. 

4  God  o'er  all  in  heaven  reigning, 

We  this  day  thy  glory  sing  ; 
Not  with  palms  thy  pathway  strewing, 
We  would  loftier  tribute  bring,  — 

Glad  Hosannas 
To  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  O,  though  humble  is  our  offering, 

Deign  accept  our  grateful  lays  : 
Those  from  children  once  proceeding 
Thou  didst  deem  "  perfected  praise." 

Now  Hosannas, 
Saviour,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise. 


w 


97  C.  M. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  112. 

HEN  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God, 
He  chose  a  humble  birth ; 
A  man  of  grief,  —  like  us  He  trod 
A  lowly  path  on  earth. 
Chorus.  —  Hosanna  our  glad  voices  raise, 
Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 
Could  we  forget  our  Saviour's  praise, 
The  stones  themselves  would  sing. 

2  Like  Him,  may  we  be  found  below 
In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace  ; 

Like  Him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 
Chorus.  —  Hosanna,  etc. 

3  When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 
The  children  sang  around  ; 

For  joy  they  plucked  the  palms,  and  strewed 
Their  garments  on  the  ground. 
Chorus.  —  Hosanna,  etc. 


MJ 


110  EASTER. 

4  O,  may  we  learn  to  love  his  name ; 
That  name,  divinely  sweet, 
May  every  pulse  through  life  proclaim, 
And  our  last  breath  repeat ! 
Chorus.  —  Hosanna,  etc. 

EASTER. 

98  III.  1.     7s.    Double. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  80. 

TARY  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 
Hasted  at  the  early  dawn  ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume, 

But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone. 
There  awhile  she  lingering  stood, 
Asking  where  her  Saviour  lay ; 
Tears  she  wept,  —  a  bitter  flood,  — 
Lost  in  anguish  and  dismay. 

2  Soon  her  sorrow  all  was  gone, 

When  she  heard  his  own  dear  voice 
Call  her,  "  Mary."  —  O  !  that  tone, 

How  it  bade  her  heart  rejoice  ! 
Such  a  change  his  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  into  day. 
Ye  who  weep  for  Jesus'  sake, 

He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 

99  n.  7. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  166. 

THE  world  itself  keeps  Easter  day, 
And  Easter  larks  are  singing  ; 
And  Easter  flowers  are  blooming  gay, 
And  Easter  buds  are  springing : 
Alleluia  ! 
The  Lord  of  all  things  lives  anew, 
And  all  his  works  are  rising  too  : 
Alleluia!     Alleluia! 
Alleluia!     Praise  the  Lord! 


EASTER.  1 i 1 

2  There  stood  three  Marys  by  the  tomb, 

On  Easter  morning  early, 
When  day  had  scarcely  chased  the  gloom, 
And  dew  was  white  and  pearly  : 
Alleluia ! 
With  loving  but  with  erring  mind, 
They  come  the  Prince  of  Life  to  find : 
Alleluia !     Alleluia ! 
Alleluia  !     Praise  the  Lord ! 

3  But  earlier  still  the  angel  sped, 

His  news  of  comfort  giving ; 
And  "  why,"  he  said, "  among  the  dead 
Thus  seek  ye  for  the  Living  ?  " 
Alleluia  ! 
"  Go,  tell  them  all,  and  make  them  blest ; 
Tell  Peter  first,  and  then  the  rest" 
Alleluia  !     Alleluia ! 
Alleluia !     Praise  the  Lord  ! 

4  The  world  itself  keeps  Easter  day, 

And  Easter  larks  are  singing  ; 
And  Easter  flowers  are  blooming  gay, 
And  Easter  buds  are  springing ; 
Alleluia! 
The  Lord  is  risen  as  all  things  tell ; 
Good  Christians,  see  ye  rise  as  well ! 
Alleluia !     Alleluia  ! 
Alleluia  !     Praise  the  Lord  ! 

100  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Giant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  164. 

CHRIST  hath  arisen  ! 
Death  is  no  more ! 
Lo  !  the  white-robed  ones 

Sit  by  the  door. 
Dawn  !  golden  morning  ! 

Scatter  the  night ! 
Haste,  ye  disciples  glad, 
First  with  the  light ! 


113  EASTER. 

2  Break  forth  in  singing, 

0  world  new-born ! 
Chant  the  great  Easter-tide, 

Christ's  holy  morn. 
Chant  Him,  young  sunbeams 

Dancing  in  mirth  ! 
Chant,  all  ye  winds  of  God, 

Coursing  the  earth ! 

3  Chant  Him,  ye  laughing  flowers, 

Fresh  from  the  sod  ; 
Chant  Him,  wild  leaping  streams, 

Praising  your  God  ! 
Break  from  thy  winter, 

Sad  heart,  and  sing  ! 
Bud  with  thy  blossoms  fair ; 

Christ  is  thy  spring. 

4  Come  where  the  Lord  hath  lain  : 

Past  is  the  gloom  ; 
See  the  full  eye  of  day 

Smile  through  the  tomb. 
Hark !  angel  voices 

Fall  from  the  skies,  — 
Christ  hath  arisen  ! 

Glad  heart,  arise  ! 

101  III.  2.    7s. 

Music  in  Hollister^  Service  and  Tune  Book  {Supplement),  p.  29;  Goodrich's 
Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  92. 

ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away ! 
Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  prey ! 
See !  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 
Alleluia  !     Alleluia  !     Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  ! 

2  Shout,  ye  seraphs !  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise  ! 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 
Alleluia !  etc. 


EASTER.  113 

3  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 
Alleluia  !  etc. 

102  iv.  5. 

Music  in  Young  Christian  Soldier,  Easter,  1869  (see  page  183  of  this  book). 

JESUS,  our  Saviour,  we  welcome  thy  rising  ! 
Welcome  thy  rising  from  death  and  the  grave  ! 
Hail  to  the  Victor  o'er  sin  and  o'er  sorrow  — 
Hail  to  the  Prince  who  is  mighty  to  save ! 

Jesus  is  risen  !     Jesus  is  risen  ! 
Hail  to  the  Prince  who  is  mighty  to  save ! 

2  Seek  we,  with  Mary,  the  tomb  in  the  garden  ? 

Angels  may  show  us  the  place  where  He  lay. 
Empty  the  sepulchre  !  folded  the  grave-clothes ! 
Jesus  arose  ere  the  dawning  of  day ! 
Jesus  is  risen  !     Jesus  is  risen  ! 
Jesus  arose  ere  the  dawning  of  day ! 

3  Yet  He  is  near,  if  we  turn  when  He  speaketh, 

Calling  our  names,  till  we  know  it  is  He. 
Hands  might  not  touch  Him  until  he  ascended  — 
Master,  Rabboni,  our  hearts  cling  to  Thee ! 

Jesus  is  risen  !     Jesus  is  risen  ! 
Master,  Rabboni,  our  hearts  cling  to  Thee. 

4  Welcome  to  Him,  who  was  dead  and  who  liveth  ! 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  alive  evermore  ! 
Bring  we  our  treasures,  and  spread  them  before  Him ! 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  we  love  and  adore  ! 

Jesus  is  risen  !     Jesus  is  risen  ! 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  we  love  and  adore ! 

5  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  forever ! 

Glory  to  Father  and  Spirit  and  Son  ! 
Glory  to  God,  as  it  was,  is,  and  shall  be  ! 
Glory  to  God !  to  our  God,  Three  in  One ! 

Jesus  is  risen  !     Jesus  is  risen  ! 
Glory  to  God  !  to  our  God,  Three  in  One ! 
8 


114  EASTER. 

103  8s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  158. 

THE  Easter  sunshine  breaks  again 
O'er  all  the  sinful  earth, 
More  glorious  than  the  star-lit  morn, 

We  sang  of  Jesus'  birth ! 
We've  watched  beside  our  Saviour's  cross, 

We've  sorrowed  at  his  grave  ; 
But  now  He's  broken  Death's  dark  bands, 
Our  Jesus  strong  to  save  ! 

2  Fair  blossoms  on  the  Easter  morn 

Fling  forth  their  fragrance  sweet, 
And  tell  of  Resurrection  joy, 

And  Jesus'  work  complete ! 
But  fairer  still  the  offering^ 

Each  loving  heart  should  bring, 
Of  faith  and  love  and  penitence, 

To  Christ,  its  risen  King. 

3  So  on  this  glorious  Easter  day 

Our  gladsome  songs  we  raise, 
And  echo  e'en  to  heaven's  own  gates 

Our  happy  notes  of  praise ! 
For  He  who  died  is  risen  again, 

"  The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way ! " 
Sing  on,  ye  happy  Christian  hearts, 

The  Lord  is  risen  to-day ! 

104  Peculiar. 

Music  in   S.  S.  Chant  and   Tune  Book,  p.  81;   Hollister's  Service  and  Tune 
Book,  p.  46;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  131. 

HE  is  risen  !  He  is  risen  ! 
Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice ; 
He  has  burst  his  three  days'  prison, 
Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice  : 
Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Tell  it  to  the  sinners  weeping 
Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 


EASTER.  1 1 5 

Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping, 

Brightly  breaks  their  Easter  sun ; 
Blood  can  wash  all  sins  away, 
Christ  has  conquered  hell  to-day. 

3  He  is  risen  !  He  is  risen  ! 

He  has  oped  the  eternal  gate ; 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

Risen  to  a  holier  state  ; 
Soon  a  brighter  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream. 

105  III.  1.     Double. 

Music  published  by  E.  P.  Dutton  &  Co.,  N.  Y. 

JESUS  lives !  O  day  of  days  ! 
Glad  we  bring  our  grateful  praise : 
He  is  risen  1     Gone  the  gloom, 
Angels  sit  within  the  tomb. 
Vain  the  taunt  of  Jew  denying, 
Vain  the  vaunt  o'er  Jesus  dying, 
Heavenly  voices  from  the  grave 
Now  proclaim  his  power  to  save. 
Chorus.  —  He  is  risen  !     Come  and  see, 
How  he  triumphed  mightily  ; 
Conqueror  thus  o'er  all  his  foes, 
Jesus  from  the  dead  arose. 

2  Lord  and  Prophet,  spake  He  not  ? 
Have  ye  his  own  words  forgot, 
Telling,  while  in  Galilee, 

Thus  the  victory  should  be  ? 
How  through  scorn  and  dire  affliction, 
Thorny  way  and  crucifixion, 
Vanquished  Death,  and  rent  the  Grave, 
Christ  the  King  should  live  to  save  ? 
Chorus.  —  He  is  risen,  etc. 

3  Tearful  to  the  sepulchre 
Mary  comes  in  grief  and  fear, 
Sees  the  stone  now  rolled  away, 
Hears  the  waiting  angels  say, 


I  1  6  EASTER. 

"  Why  among  the  dead  the  living 
Seek  ye  ?  "     Lo !  the  Lord,  life-giving, 
Rises !     Vain  the  watch,  the  grave  ; 
Prince  of  Life,  He  lives  to  save  ! 
Chorus.  —  He  is  risen,  etc. 

4  Welcome,  then,  the  day  of  days  ! 
Lord,  'tis  thine,  our  tuneful  praise  ; 
Thine,  for  us,  the  Tempted,  Tried, 
Thine,  for  us  the  Crucified  ; 
Thine,  for  us  the  Resurrection  ; 
Thine,  the  Life,  the  sure  Protection. 
Saviour,  Sovereign  o'er  the  grave, 
May  we  know  thy  power  to  save. 
Chorus.  —  He  is  risen,  etc. 


o 


106  II.  6.    7s&-6s. 

Music  in  Golden  Censer,  p.  126. 

LONG  the  Church  has  waited 
To  hail  the  coming  day, 
When  its  conflicts  would  be  ended, 

And  sin  be  put  away. 
And  now  that  Christ  has  risen, 

It 's  drawing  near  us  fast. 
And  soon  our  warfare  here  shall  cease, 
We'll  gain  the  crown  at  last ! 

Chorus.  —  We'll  gain  the  crown  at  last, 

O,  gain  the  crown  at  last ; 
The  word  is  sure  and  we'll  endure, 

And  gain  the  crown  at  last  — 
Yes,  we'll  gain  the  crown  at  last, 

Yes,  gain  the  crown  at  last ; 
We'll  gain  the  crown,  gain  the  crown, 

Gain  the  crown  at  last. 

2  All  hail  this  joyous  morning 
That  brings  to  us  the  word 
Of  sin's  dominion  overthrown 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ! 


ASCENSION.  117 

We  look  within  his  empty  tomb 

And  know  all  danger  's  past ; 
For  we  shall  rise  as  Jesus  rose 

And  gain  the  crown  at  last.  —  Cho. 

And  in  this  hope  rejoicing 

We'll  fearlessly  go  on  ; 
Counting  ourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

Alive  to  God  alone. 
Into  our  risen  Saviour's  tomb 

Shall  all  our  sins  be  cast, 
And  in  his  work  we'll  stand  complete 

And  sain  the  crown  at  last.>» —  Cho. 


ASCENSION. 
107  IIL  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  69,  or  p.  94. 

[EE  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph, 
See  the  King  in  royal  state 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  his  chariot, 

To  his  heavenly  palace  gate : 
Hark  !  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

Joyful  Alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee  ? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  has  gained  the  victory  ; 
He  who  on  the  Cross  did  suffer, 

He  who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  his  foes. 


S1 


3  While  hejifts  his  hands  in  blessing, 
He  is  parted  from  his  friends ; 
While  their  eager  eyes  behold  Ilim, 
He  upon  the  clouds  ascends ; 


118  WHITSUNDAY. 

He  has  raised  our  human  nature 
In  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand ; 

There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 
There  with  Him  in  glory  stand. 

108  s.  m. 

Music  in  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,  No.  124;    S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,    - 
p.  56. 

THOU  art  gone  up  on  high, 
To  realms  beyond  the  skies  ; 
And  round  thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise. 

2  But  we  are  lingering  here, 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  ; 
Lord,  send  thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 
To  pass  unto  thy  crown. 

4  And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be ; 
But  only  let  this  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

5  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
Attendant  in  thy  train. 

6  Lord,  by  thy  saving  power, 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour 
At  thy  right  hand  on  high. 

WHITSUNDAY. 

109  ni.  i-    7s- 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  72;  £.  S.  Chant  aud  Tune  Book,  p.  84. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 


TRINITY.  119 

2.  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

TRINITY. 

HO  III.  1.     7s. 

Music,  "  Mozart,"  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  42. 

GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ,  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 

HI  6s  &  4s. 

Music  in  Happy  Voices,  p.  41;  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  135. 

FATHER  of  Light  and  Love, 
Who  from  thy  throne  above 
Lookest  on  me ! 


120  TRINITY. 

Help  me  to  seek  thy  face, 
Me  in  thine  arms  embrace ; 
And  in  thy  sovereign  grace 
Bring  me  to  Thee  ! 

2  Jesus  the  Crucified ! 

Thou  who  for  me  hast  died  ; 

Teach  me  I  pray, — 
All  that  thy  love  can  do ; 
My  evil  heart  renew, 
My  stubborn  will  subdue 

To  thine,  this  day. 

3  Spirit  of  Holiness 

Sent  both  to  guide  and  bless 
Those  who  are  thine ! 

Strengthen  me  with  thy  might ; 

Cleanse  Thou  my  spirit's  .sight ; 

And,  in  my  heart,  with  light 
Of  comfort,  shine  ! 


i 


112  HI.  5.    8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  318. 

believe  in  God  the  Father, 
Maker  of  all  things  I  see  ; 
God,  their  wise  and  good  Preserver, 
God  who  ever  thinks  of  me  ! 

Wilt  Thou  teach  me 
With  my  heart  to  trust  in  Thee  ? 

2  I  believe  in  God  the  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son, 

Who,  with  love  sincere  and  tender, 
Died  for  sins  that  I  had  done. 
May  I  love  Thee, 
Love  and  live  for  Thee  alone ! 

3  I  believe  in  God  the  Spirit, 
Lord  of  life  and  Giver  too, 


MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS.  121 

Who  the  Saviour's  boundless  merit 
Opens  up  before  our  view. 

Blessed  Teacher, 
Help  me  all  thy  will  to  do  ! 

III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  117. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  send  thy  blessing 
On  thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  thy  name  confessing, 

Be  to  Thee  forever  dear  ; 
May  they  be,  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful  and  chaste  and  pure  ; 
And  their  faith  like  David  proving, 

Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 
Holy  Saviour,  who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps,  and  help  their  weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee ; 
Bear  thy  lambs  when  they  are  weary 

In  thine  arms,  and  at  thy  breast ; 
Through  life's  desert,  dry  and  dreary, 

Bring  them  to  thy  heavenly  rest. 
Spread  thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 

Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  ; 
Temples  of  the  Holy  Spirit 

May  they  with  thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit 

And  for  evermore  be  thine  ! 

MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS. 
II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  87. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 


122  MISSIONS   AND  OFFERINGS. 

From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  Isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  Heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  O,  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name  ! 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


H5  II.   6.     7s    &    6s. 

Music,  "  Webb,"  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  96. 

yjDW  be  the  gospel  banner 
In  every  land  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout,  Hosanna ! 

Reechoed  through  the  world  ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 
Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 


K 


MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS.  123 

Receive  the  great  salvation, 
And  join  the  happy  throng. 

What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm  throughout  their  regions 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine  ; 
Ride  on,  O  Lord,  victorious ; 

Emanuel,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious  ; 

Thy  empire  shall  increase. 

Yes,  Thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings  ; 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings ; 
The  isles  for  Thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise ; 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

116  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  129 ;  or  in  Young  Christian  Soldier. 

E  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ! 
We  seek  to  do  his  will ! 
He  sends  us  forth  to  the  work, 
And  He  shall  uphold  us  still ! 

2  We  go,  in  the  strength  that  He  gives, 
Our  hearts  may  well  be  brave  ; 

We  seek  to  win  to  his  side 

The  souls  that  He  died  to  save. 

3  We  know  that  the  work  may  be  hard, 
But  He  shall  make  it  sweet ; 

And  all  the  way,  through  the  fields, 
We  follow  his  blessed  feet. 

4  We  follow,  and  still,  as  we  go, 
We  pluck  the  ripened  grain  ; 

We  bind  rich  sheaves  for  the  Lord, 
From  seed  that  He  sowed  in  pain. 


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124  MISSIONS   AND  OFFERINGS. 

5  O  Lord  of  the  harvest,  we  go,  — 
We  go  to  do  thy  will ; 
We  trust,  alone,  in  thy  grace, 
And  Thou  shalt  uphold  us  still. 

117  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  37,  or  p.  108  ;  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  96  J   P<* 
ish  Hymnal,  p.  88  (Second  Tune). 

THE  wise  may  bring  their  learning, 
The  rich  may  bring  their  wealth, 
And  some  may  bring  their  greatness, 

And  some  bring  strength  and  health : 
We,  too,  would  bring  our  treasures, 

To  offer  to  the  King ; 
We  have  no  wealth  or  learning  — 
What  shall  we  children*  bring  ? 

2  We'll  bring  Him  hearts  that  love  Him, 

We'll  bring  Him  thankful  praise, 
And  young  souls  meekly  striving 

To  walk  in  holy  ways. 
And  these  shall  be  the  treasures 

We  offer  to  the  King, 
And  these  are  gifts  that  even 

The  poorest  child  may  bring. 

3  We'll  bring  the  little  duties 

We  have  to  do  each  day, 
We'll  try  our  best  to  please  Him 

At  home,  at  school,  at  play. 
And  better  are  these  treasures 

To  offer  to  our  King, 
Than  richest  gifts  without  them, 

Yet  these  a  child  may  bring. 

4  Now  glory  to  the  Father, 

And  glory  ever  be 
To  Christ,  the  loving  Saviour, 
Who  lived  a  child  like  me ; 


MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS.  125 

And  glory  to  the  Spirit  — 

O,  Three  in  One  —  our  King  — 

Accept  'mid  angel  praises, 
The  praise  a  child  may  bring. 

118  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  No.  112  ;  S.   S.  Chant  and  Tune 
Book,  p.  70. 

IN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do  : 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few  ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
So  aloiig  our  path  we  stray  ; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 

Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb  ; 
Or  till,  sin's  dominion  falling, 

Christ  shall,  in  his  kingdom,  come, 

And  his  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 
Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be  ; 

And,  forever  and  forever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  thee  : 

Alleluia ! 
Singing  all  eternity. 


126  MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS. 


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119  III.  3.     8s  &  7s 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  114;  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  70. 

I HOUT  the  tidings  of  salvation, 
To  the  aged  and  the  young, 
Till  the  precious  invitation 

Waken  every  heart  and  tongue. 
Send  the  sound 
The  earth  around. 

2  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 

Mingling  with  the  ocean's  roar, 
Till  the  ships  of  every  nation 

Bear  the  news  from  shore  to  shore. 
Send  the  sound,  etc. 

3  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation 

O'er  the  islands  of  the  sea, 
Till,  in  humble  adoration, 

All  to  Christ  shall  bow  the  knee. 
Send  the  sound,  etc. 
Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 

Till  the  world  shall  hear  it  call, 
And  with  joyous  acclamation, 
Crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 
Send  the  sound,  etc. 

120  HI.  3.    8s  &7s. 

Music  in  Oriola,  p.  46  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  190. 

LORD,  our  offerings  we  are  bringing, 
Smile  upon  them  from  above, 
And  while  we  thy  praise  are  singing, 

O,  regard  us  with  thy  love. 
Take,  we  pray  Thee,  our  oblation, 

Which  we  bring  in  Jesus'  name  ; 
That  the  news  of  thy  salvation 
We  may  thus  to  men  proclaim. 
2  There  is  in  it  nought  of  merit 
To  commend  it  to  thy  care, 
And  we  therefore  humbly  bear  it 
To  thy  throne  in  earnest  prayer 


MISSIONS   AND   OFFERINGS.  127 

Let  thy  blessing,  Lord,  attend  it, 

As  the  sun  matures  the  grain, 
For  if  Thou  shouldst  not  befriend  it, 

All  our  work  will  be  in  vain. 

We  would  tell  to  distant  nations, 

All  the  story  of  thy  love  ; 
And  the  riches  of  salvation, 

We  would  have  them  freely  prove. 
From  the  gifts  our  hands  have  brought  Thee, 

May  it,  Lord,  at  last  appear, 
Some  benighted  souls  have  sought  Thee, 

And,  like  us,  have  found  Thee  near. 

Speed  thy  cause,  Thou  blessed  Saviour, 

Hasten  on  that  glorious  day, 
When  from  earth's  remotest  regions 

Sin's  dark  clouds  shall  pass  away, 
Hear  the  cry  we  breathe  before  Thee, 

Answer  from  thy  throne  above, 
Let  the  nations  see  thy  glory, 

Bless  the  peoples  with  thy  love. 

121  C.  M. 

Music,  "  Antioch,"  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  73  ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  44. 

LORD,  not  to  us  ;  we  claim  no  share  ; 
To  Thee  alone  belongs 
The  grateful  incense  of  our  prayer, 
The  tribute  of  our  songs. 

2  Thine  are  the  gifts  which  now  we  bring, 
With  joyous  hearts  and  free  ; 

And  since  they  from  thy  goodness  spring, 
We  bring  them  back  to  Thee. 

3  O  wilt  thou  not  this  offering  take, 
And,  from  thy  throne  above, 

Bless,  for  the  dear  Redeemer's  sake, 
This  simple  gift  of  love  ? 

4  Thus  when  on  heathen  lands  it  pours 
The  light  of  life  divine, 


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1 28  PRAYER. 

The  blessing  shall  be  theirs  and  ours, 
But  all  the  glory  thine  ! 

PRAYER. 

122  III.  2.     7s. 

Music  in  5.  S.  Chqpt  and  Tune  Book,  p.  90. 

OLY  Lord,  our  hearts  prepare 
For  the  solemn  work  of  prayer ; 
Grant  that,  while  we  bend  the  knee, 
All  our  thoughts  may  turn  to  thee  ; 
Let  thy  presence  here  be  found, 
Breathing  peace  and  joy  around. 

2  While  we  come  around  thy  throne, 
Make  thy  power  and  glory  known  ; 
As  thy  children,  may  we  call, 

On  our  Father,  Lord  of  all, 
And  with  holy  love  and  fear 
At  thy  footstool  now  appear. 

3  Teach  us,  while  we  breathe  our  woes, 
On  thy  promise  to  repose ; 

All  thy  tender  love  to  trace, 
In  the  Saviour's  work  of  grace  ; 
Let  us  all  in  faith  depend 
On  a  gracious  God  and  Friend. 

123  L-  M. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  120. 

LORD,  behold,  before  thy  throne, 
A  band  of  children  lowly  bend : 
Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  own, 
And  pray  that  Thou  wilt  be  our  friend 

2  Thou  didst  on  earth  the  young  receive, 
And  gently  fold  them  to  thy  breast, 

And  say  that  such  in  heaven  should  live, 
Forever  safe,  forever  blest. 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 
That  He  may  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 

Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 


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PRAYER.  129 

4  O,  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 

And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there  : 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do, 
And  let  us  all  thine  image  bear. 

124  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Hollister's   Chant  and   Tune  Book,  p.  99  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  194 ; 
S.  5".  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  99.  or  p.  45. 

WATCH  and  pray  shall  be  our  motto, 
As  we're  marching  day  by  day ; 
Led  by  that,  we'll  triumph  over 
All  the  dangers  of  the  way. 

2  We  are  all  enlisted  soldiers  ; 

Christ 's  our  leader  in  the  strife  ; 
And  we  know  our  warfare  ceases 
Only  at  the  end  of  life. 

3  We  must  watch  that  none  are  taken 

Captive  by  the  hosts  of  sin  ; 
We  must  pray  for  strength  from  heaven, 
And  the  victory  we'll  win. 

4  Foes  are  lurking  all  around  us, 

Tempting  from  the  ranks  to  stray 
Every  careless,  thoughtless  soldier, 
Who  forgets  to  "  watch  and  pray." 

5  In  our  hearts  and  on  our  banners 

We  will  write  our  motto  plain, 
And  at  last,  if  faithful  warriors, 
We  the  victor's  crown  shall  gain. 

125  iv.  l. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  99. 

^UR  Father  in  heaven, 
We  hallow  thy  name ; 
May  thy  kingdom  holy 

On  earth  be  the  same ; 
O,  give  to  us  daily 

Our  portion  of  bread, 
For  'tis  from  thy  bounty 

That  all  must  be  fed. 

9 


O1 


1 30  FAITH. 


Forgive  our  transgressions, 

And  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion 

That  pardons  each  foe  ; 
Keep  us  from  temptation, 

From  weakness,  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory 

Forever,  Amen. 


L1 


FAITH. 
126  HI-  2-     7s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Cliant  and  Tune  Book,  p,  90,  ©r  p.  75* 

ITTLE  children,  guarded  yet 
From  the  trials  some  have  met, 
Learn  to  sing  the  Saviour's  praise, 
In  the  sunshine  of  your  days, 
And  to  know  the  heavenly  voice 
That  is  bidding  you  rejoice. 

2  Sorrow  will  not  alway  stay 
In  the  distance,  far  away ; 
When  it  comes,  O  then,  how  sweet 
Jesus  in  the  storm  to  meet, 
As  a  known  and  trusted  friend 
Who  will  love  you  to  the  end ! 

3  He  whose  blessed  feet  could  tread 
On  the  billows'  crested  head, 
Will  not  let  his  children  be 
Lonely  on  affliction's  sea, 
But  will  then  in  love  draw  nigh, 
Saying,  u  Fear  not,  it  is  I !  " 

4  Pain  and  sickness,  death,  may  come, 
All  be  darkened  in  their  home ; 
But  where'er  his  children  are, 
Jesus  is  not  distant  far  : 
Still  he  hears  their  trembling  cry, 
And  will  answer,  "  It  is  I !  " 


HOPE.  131 

127  8s  &  6s,  or  L.  M. 

Music,  "  Hebron,"  Oriola,  p.  168  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  116 ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  66. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blooel  was  shed  for  me 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  foes  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind,  — 
Sight,  riches?  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, — 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  colne  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am,  —  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe,  — 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am,  thy  love,  unknown, 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

HOPE. 

128  in.  l. 

Music  "  Kelly,"   S.  8.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  96. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey,  let  us  sing ; 
Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 
2   We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now.  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 


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132  PRAISE. 

3  Banished  once,  by  sin  betrayed, 
Christ  our  advocate  was  made ; 
Pardoned  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

PRAISE. 

129  L.  M. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  120. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  bow  thine  ear, 
And  hearken  to  thy  servants  here, 
While  we  our  youthful  voices  raise 
In  fervent  prayers  and  songs  of  praise  : 
Gladly  to  thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 

From  out  the  busy  ways  of  life, 
From  all  its  pleasures  and  its  strife, 
We  seek,  O  Lord,  thy  loving  face, 
And  beg  the  treasures  of  thy  grace  : 
Gladly  to  thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 

Teach  us,  dear  Lord,  thy  way  to  know, 
And  help  us  in  that  way  to  go, 
That  so  our  walk  with  Thee  begun 
May  in  thy  footsteps  always  run  : 
Gladly  to  thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 

Let  the  sweet  sunshine  of  thy  love, 
Still  hovering  o'er  us  like  the  dove, 
Fill  all  our  hearts  and  homes  with  joy, 
And  all  our  grateful  hours  employ  : 
Gladly  to  thy  courts  we  come, 
O  lead  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 


PRAISE.  133 

130  L.  M. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs  p.  145.  Episcopal  Common  Praise  Hymn  257. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  grateful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  : 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all  ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  O,  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along  ;     • 

His  loving-kindness,  O,  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble  Jike  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  O,  how  good ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail  ; 
O,  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death  ! 


131  III.  1.     7s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  42 ;   Happy  Voices,  p.  62. 

LET  us  with  a  joyful  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind  ; 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


134  PRAISE. 

2  Children,  come  extol  his  might, 
Join  with  saints  and  angels  bright ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  All  our  wants  He  doth  supply, 
Loves  to  hear  our  humble  cry  ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  He  of  old  our  fathers  blest, 
Led  them  to  the  land  of  rest ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  His  own  Son  He  sent  to  die, 
Us  to  raise  to  joys  on  high ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Let  us  then  with  gladsome  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord  for  He  is  kind  ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

132  c.    m. 

Music,  "  Coronation,"  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Booh,  p.  46. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  who  saved  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


PRAISE.  135 

4  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

133  n.    4. 

Music  in  Holl'ister* s  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  75. 

CHILDREN  AND  CONGREGATION. 

CHILDREN. 

COME  let  our  voices  join 
In  one  glad  song  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love, 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise. 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs ; 
His  love  demands  your  earliest  songsu 

CHILDREN. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  life  divine  ; 

Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

CHILDREN. 

3  Within  these  hallowed  walls, 
Our  wandering  feet  are  brought ; 

Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring ; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 


186  PRAISE. 

CHILDREN. 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  : 

CONGREGATION. 

Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs ; 
To  Thee  alone  their  praise  belongs, 

BOTH. 

5  Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crowned  with  meet  success ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 

134  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  104. 
TEACHERS. 

COME,  ye  children,  and  adore  Him, 
Lord  of  all,  He  reigns  above  ; 
Come  and  worship  now  before  Him, 

He  hath  called  you  by  his  love. 
He  will  grant  you  every  blessing 

Of  his  all-abounding  grace: 
Come,  with  humble  hearts  expressing 
All  your  gratitude  and  praise. 

CHILDREN. 

2  On  this  holy  day  of  gladness, 

We  will  join  in  praises  meet ; 
Every  bosom  free  from  sadness, 

All  with  happiness  replete. 
O,  to  feel  the  love  of  Jesus ! 

O,  to  know  that  from  above 
Still  our  heavenly  Father  sees  us 

With  an  eye  of  tender  love  ! 


PRAISE.  137 

TEACHERS. 

Dearest  children,  now  adore  Him  ; 

Swell  aloud  the  joyful  strain  : 
Let  the  nations  bow  before  Him. — 

Echo  back  the  notes  again. 
While  He  will  accept  the  praises 

E'en  from  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Those  to  Him  an  infant  raises 

Still  are  sweetest  of  the  song. 

CHILDREN. 

Lord  of  all,  our  hearts'  oblation 

Now  ascends  to  Thee  alone  ; 
We  would  come,  with  all  the  nation, 

Now  to  worship  at  the  throne. 
Teachers  !  will  you  join  the  chorus  ? 

Join  in  hymning  forth  his  praise, 
Who,  for  our  redemption,  shows  us 

All  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

TEACHERS  AND  CHILDREN. 

Praise  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  forever, 

Gladly  now  we  all  unite  ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  O  God  !  the  Giver, 

Blessed  Lord  of  life  and  light ! 
Ransomed  nation,  spread  the  story  : 

Rescued  people,  ne'er  give  o'er : 
All  his  grace  and  all  his  glory 

O  proclaim  for  evermore ! 

Peculiar. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  93. 

MARCH  along  !  march  along  ! 
Singing  a  glad,  triumphant  song. 
Sing  of  the  love  of  God  to  me, 
Sing  of  his  grace  so  rich  and  free  ; 
Sing  of  his  goodness  by  the  way, 
Sing  how  He  keeps  me  day  by  day. 


138  PRAISE. 

Sing  of  the  mercy,  sing  of  the  love, 
Keeping  my  soul  for  glory  above. 
Chorus.  —  March  along  !  march  along  ! 

Singing  a  glad  triumphant  song. 

2  March  along  !  march  along  ! 
Singing  a  g-lad  triumphant  song. 
Sing  what  He  tells  me  in  his  word, 
Brightest  and  best  that  e'er  was  heard  ; 
Sing  how  my  Saviour  came  to  die, 
Sing  how  He  lives  and  reigns  on  high. 

Chorus.  —  March  along,  etc. 

3  March  along  !  march  along  ! 
Singing  a  glad  triumphant  song. 
Sing  how  He  loved  my  soul  so  well, 
Ransomed  with  blood  from  sin  and  hell ; 
Sing  how  his  precious  blood  was  spilt, 
Washing  away  my  deepest  guilt. 

Chorus.  —  March  along,  etc. 

4  March  along  !  march  along  ! 
Singing  a  glad  triumphant  song. 
Sing  of  my  Jesus,  strong  to  save, 
Sing  of  his  victory  o'er  the  grave  ; 
Sing  how  He  rose  from  death  and  night, 
Bringing  my  soul  to  endless  light. 

Chorus.  —  March  along,  etc. 

136  iv.  4. 

Music  in  &  S.  Bell,  p.  17. 

COME,  children,  and  join  in  our  festival  song, 
And  hail  the  sweet  joys  which  this  day  brings 
along ; 
We'll  join  our  glad  voices  in  one  hymn  of  praise 
To  God,  who  has  kept  us,  and  lengthened  our  days. 
Chorus.  —  Happy  greeting  to  all !  Happy  greeting  to 
all! 

Happy    greeting,   happy   greeting,   happy;; 
greeting  to  all ! 


PRAISE.  139 

I    Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  lift  up  to  Thee, 
Our  voice  of  thanksgiving,  our  glad  jubilee  ; 
O,  bless  us,  and  guide  us,  dear  Saviour,  we  pray, 
That  from  thy  blest  precepts  we  never  may  stray. 

pHOBUS.  —  Happy  greeting   to  all !     Happy  greeting, 
etc. 

)  Kind  teachers,  we  children  would  thank  you  this  day 
That  faithfully,  kindly,  you've  taught  us  the  way, 
How  we  may  escape  from  the  world's  sinful  charms, 
And  find  a  safe  refuge  in  the  Saviour's  loved  arms. 

Chorus.  —  Happy  greeting  to  all !      Happy  greeting, 
etc. 

t  And  now,  as  we  part,  let  us  bid  you  good  cheer, 
We  pray  for  a  blessing  on  your  labors  here : 
May  many  "  bright  jewels  "  be  your  blest  reward, 
And  u  crowns  of  rejoicing,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord." 

Chorus.  —  Happy  greeting   to  all !     Happy  greeting, 
etc. 

L37  6s  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  134. 

^OME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 

Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies  ; 

Now  make  them  fall. 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed  ; 

Lord,  hear  our  call  ! 

3  Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend  ! 


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140  PRAISE. 

Come  and  thy  people  bless  ; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  Holiness, 
On  us  descend  ! 


138  6s  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  134 ;  Happy  Voices,  p.  40 

(^OME,  children,  join  to  sing 
J  Loud  praise  to  Christ  our  King  ; 
#    Worthy  the  Lamb ! 
Let  all  with  heart  and  voice 
Before  his  throne  rejoice  ; 
Praise  is  his  gracious  choice  — 
Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Shout,  all  ye  saints  of  God, 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
•Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  loud,  for  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb ! 

3  Hark  to  the  choirs  above, 
Praising  the  Saviour's  Love ; 

Worthy  the  Lamb ! 
There  too  may  we  be  found, 
With  light  and  glory  crowned, 
While  all  the  heavens  resound, 

Worthy  the  Lamb ! 


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139  C.  M. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  70. 

[OSANNA  be  the  children's  song 
To  Christ,  the  children's  King ; 
His  praise,  to  whom  our  souls  belong, 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 

Hosanna  sound  from  hill  to  hill, 
And  spread  from  plain  to  plain ; 


PRAISE.  141 

While  louder,  sweeter,  clearer  still, 

Woods  echo  to  the  strain. 
3  Hosanna,  on  the  wings  of  Hght; 

O'er  earth  and  ocean  fly, 
Till  morn  to  eve,  and  noon  to  night, 

And  heaven  to  earth  reply. 

140  S.  M. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  97 ;  Hollisters  Service  and  Tune 
Book,  p.  111. 

0   BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  0,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind ; 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth  ; 
And,  like  the  eagle's,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace,  his  love  proclaim  ; 
Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

141  TV.  4. 

.  Music  in  *S.  5".  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  69. 

TT7E  gather,  wre  gather,  dear  Jesus,  to  bring 
T  V     The  breathings  of  love  'mid  the  blossoms  of 
spring : 
Our  Maker  !  Redeemer !  we  gratefullv  raise 


1 42  PRAISE. 

2  When    stooping   to   earth   from   the   brightness   of 

heaven. 
Thy  blood  for  our  ransom  so  freely  was  given, 
Thou  deignedst  to  listen  while  children  adored 
With  joyful  Hosannas,  the  bless'd  of  the  Lord. 

3  Those  arms,  which  embraced  little  children  of  old, 
Still  love  to  encircle  the  lambs  of  the  fold  ; 

That  grace  which  inviteth  the  wandering  home, 
Hath  never  forbidden  the  youngest  to  come. 

4  Hosanna  !  Hosanna !  Great  Teacher  !  we  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  thy  praise 
For  precept  and  promise  so  graciously  given, — 
For  blessings  of  earth,  and  glories  of  heaven. 

142  III.  3.     8s.  &^7s. 

Music,"  Who  shall  sing." etc.,  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Boole,  p.  107. 

"HO  should  sing  with  loudest  voices 
O'er  the  infant  Saviour's  birth  ?  < 
Who  like  children  should  be  telling 

How  He  came  from  heaven  to  earth  ! 
Was  it  not  the  Lord  of  Glory 

Who  for  them  a  babe  became  ? 
May  they  not  be  raised  to  heaven 
Through  his  sufferings  and  shame  ? 

Teach  us  therefore  to  adore  Thee 

In  a  hymn  of  grateful  praise ; 
For  if  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

We  a  sweeter  song  should  raise. 
We  alone  can  ask  in  singing, 

Did  not  Jesus  die  for  ?ne? 
We  should  be  the  first  in  bringing 

Hearts  of  grateful  lave  to  Thee. 

We  will  tell  in  strains  of  gladness 
How  the  Saviour  came  to  earth, 

And  will  have  no  thoughts  of  sadness 
On  this  morning  of  his  birth. 


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PRAISE.  143 

We  will  join  the  angel  chorus, 
As  it  rolls  along  the  sky,  — 

Glory  in  the  highest,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God,  most  high. 

143  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  172  ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  8. 

SAVIOUR,  blessed  Saviour, 
Listen  while  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  we  offer; 

All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 
Chorus.  —  Saviour,  blessed  Saviour, 
Listen  while  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 
Praises  to  our  King. 

2  Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God  ; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 
orus. — Saviour,  blessed  Saviour,  etc. 

3  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

When  the  ransomed  soul 
Earthly  toils  forgetting 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
Where  in  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels,  sing, 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
Chorus.  —  Saviour,  blessed  Saviour,  etc. 


H4  PRAISE. 

144  IH  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music,  "  Shall  we  gather  at  the  river,"  Happy  Voices,  p.  220 ;  Silver  Spray. 
p.    26. 

SHALL  we  suffer  clouds  and  darkness 
To  bedim  our  spirit's  sight  ? 
Shall  our  path  be  in  the  shadow 
When  it  might  be  in  the  light  ? 

Chorus.  —  Let  us  walk  in  gladness  rather, 

For  the  glorious,  glorious  Saviour 
Bids  us  sing  and  praise  Him  ever, 
As  we're  marching  home  to  God. 

2  We  will  still  rejoice  in  Jesus, 

Let  whate'er  may  betide  ; 
Of  his  love  we  will  be  singing, 
Who  unseen  is  by  our  side. 
Chorus.  —  Let  us  walk,  etc. 

3  In  each  pathway  He  will  guide  us, 

All  our  burdens  He  will  bear, 
In  each  danger  He  will  hide  us, 
And  He  cares  for  all  our  care. 
Chorus.  —  Let  us  walk,  etc. 

4  I  will  learn  to  love  Him  early, 

Who  for  me  a  child  became  ; 
And  I'll  bring  my  prayers  and  praises 
Unto  God  in  his  dear  name. 
Chorus.  —  Let  us  walk  etc. 


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145  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music,  "  Anchor,"  S.   S.  Bell,  p.  21. 

[N  life's  opening  scenes  of  gladness, 
Ere  by  grief  its  depths  are  stirred  ; 
In  its  darkening  hours  of  sadness, 
Sing  we  ever  to  the  Lord ! 
chorus. 
We'll  praise  his  name  with  heart  and  tongue, 

We'll  praise  in  all  we  do ; 
We'll  praise  Him  in  our  sweetest  songs, 
And  in  our  silence  too. 


MORNING.  —  EVENING.  145 

2  To  that  name  your  praise  be  bringing, 

In  your  every  act  and  word, 
And  within  your  hearts  be  singing 

Hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 
Chorus.  —  We'll  praise  his  name,  etc. 

MORNING. 
146  Peculiar. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  115. 

"HEN  morning  gilds  the  skies, 


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My  heart  awakening  cries 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  pinised. 

Alike  at  work  and  prayer, 

To  Jesus  I  repair ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

2  Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  and  dell, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
O  hark  to  what  it  sings, 
As  joyously  it  rings, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

3  My  tongue  shall  never  tire 
Of  chanting  with  the  choir, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

EVENING. 
147  L.  M. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  110,  or  p.  114. 

r\  LORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 
\Jf   For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

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146  EVENING. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb iny  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  O,  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divineVith  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  Thee,  eternal  King ! 

7  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host ; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

148  L-  M. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  114. 

[UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


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EVENING.  147 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick  :  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store. 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take : 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 


SJ 


149  in.  s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  115. 

1AYIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  woe  we  come  confessing  ; 

Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 
Hallelujah.    Amen. 

Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
Though  the  arrows  near  us  fly, 

Angel  guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 
Hallelujah.     Amen. 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 

Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watch  est  where  thy  people  be. 
Hallelujah.     Amen. 


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148  EVENING. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 
Hallelujah.     Amen. 

150  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chan,*  and  Tune  Book,  p.  112. 

TOW  as  the  day  is  ending, 
With  all  its  toil  and  care, 
My  heart,  to  heaven  ascending, 

Shall  offer  praise  and  prayer. 
The  Lord  is  ever  mindful 

Of  those  who  seek  his  face ; 
And  children  weak  and*sinful 

May  feel  his  saving  grace. 

For  all  my  sin  and  folly, 

This  day  from  morn  to  even, 
I  pray  the  Lord  Most  Holy, 

That  I  may  be  forgiven. 
His  saving  death,  most  precious, 

As  I  recall  to  mind, 
Assures  me  He  is  gracious, 

And  pitiful,  and  kind. 

While  I,  my  sins  confessing, 

Implore  his  pardoning  love, 
I'll  praise  Him  for  each  blessing 

Descending  from  above  ; 
Then  lay  me  down  reposing, 

Secure  from  harm  and  fears, 
Sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  closing, 

Till  morning  light  appears. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  149 

151  n.  o. 

Music  in  Parish   Hymnal,  p.  12. 

ABIDE  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens  ;  Lord,  with  me  abide  ; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim ;  its  glories  pass  away ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 

What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who  like  thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight  and  tears  no  bitterness  ; 
Where  is  death's  sting,  where,  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies  ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee: 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

152  Hi.  3. 

Music  in  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book.  p.  59 ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  122,  or  114 . 

JU3D  has  said,  u  Forever  blessed 

Those  who  seek  me  in  their  youth  — 
They  shall  find  the  path  of  wisdom, 
And  the  narrow  way  of  truth  : " 

Guide  us,  Saviour,  guide  us,  Saviour, 
III  the  narrow  way  of  truth. 

Be  our  strength,  for  we  are  weakness, 

Be  our  wisdom  and  our  guide  ; 
May  we  walk  in  love  and  meekness, 

Nearer  to  our  Saviour's  side  : 


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150  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Nought  can  harm  us,  nought  can  harm  us, 
While  we  thus  in  Thee  abide. 

3  Thus,  when  evening  shades  shall  gather, 
We  may  turn  our  tearless  eye 
To  the  dwelling  of  our  Father, 
To  our  home  beyond  the  sky,  — 
Gently  passing,  gently  passing 
To  that  brighter  world  on  high. 

153  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  118. 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us : 
Much  we  need  thy  tender  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 
Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2  We  are  Thine,  do  Thou  befriend  us 

Be  the  guardian  of  our  way ; 
Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Hear  young  children  when  they  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

4  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  grace  our  bosom  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 


w 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  151 

154  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  ia  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  122 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  58. 

"HEN  of  old  the  Jewish  mothers 
Brought  their  little  babes  to  Thee, 
To  thy  stern  Apostles  chiding, 
Thou  didst  answer  tenderly, 

Gentle  Jesus, 
"  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me." 

2  Born  again,  and  made  thy  members, 

Little  Christian  children,  we 
Press  around  to  share  thy  blessing, 
Plead  thy  mercy,  full  and  free  ; 

Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

3  By  thy  sign  upon  our  forehead 

When  thy  people  bowed  the  knee  ; 
By  the  name  above  us  spoken, 
Of  the  wondrous  Trinity  ; 

Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

4  By  each  prayer,  and  by  each  promise, 

When  our  hearts  are  full  of  glee ; 
When  our  little  sorrows  vex  us, 
Thine  in  all  things  we  would  be. 

Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

155  L-  M. 

Music  iu  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  116. 

THY  Cross,  O  Lord,  the  holy  sign 
That  we,  thereafter,  should  be  thine, 
Was  traced  upon  our  infant  brow ; 
And  shall  we  fear  to  own  it  now  ? 

2  O  God,  forbid  :  before  the  vain, 
The  proud,  the  scoffing,  the  profane, 
We  will,  through  grace,  our  Lord  confess, 
His  faint,  but  faithful  witnesses. 


152  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  His  strength  in  weakness  He  displays, 
From  youthful  lips  He  perfects  praise, 
And  we,  his  little  soldiers,  stand 
Strong  in  the  might  of  his  right  hand. 

4  Smile  on  us,  Lord,  and  we  will  fear 

2sor  scorn,  nor  shame,  whilst  Thou  art  near  ; 
Reproach  is  glory,  suffering  rest, 
If  borne  for  Thee,  if  by  Thee  blest ! 

5  Great  Judge  of  all,  in  that  dread  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away, 
Before  the  universe  confess 

Thy  faint,  but  faithful  witnesses. 


B! 


156  c.  m. 

Music  in  Hollisters  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  114 ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  121. 

I Y  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  fair  the  lily  grows, 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 

Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose. 
Lo,  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart  with  influence  sweet, 

Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 
O  Thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 

To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 


&' 


157  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  S.   S.    Chant  and  Tune  Book, -p.  117. 

"[VUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty : 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand. 
Open  now  the  crystal  fountains, 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow  ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  153 

Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna, 

In  this  barren  wilderness  ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner ; 

Be  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 


158  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  S8,  or  p.  149  ;   S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  37. 

HAPPY  band  of  pilgrims, 
If  onward  ye  will  tread 
With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 
To  Jesus  as  vour  Head. 


o 


0  happy~if  ye  labor 

As  Jesus  did  for  men  : 
0  happy  if  ye  hunger 

As  Jesus  hungered  then. 

The  cross  that  Jesus  carried, 
He  carried  as  your  due  ; 

The  crown  that  Jesus  weareth, 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 
The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 

The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  turn, 

What  are  they  but  his  jewels 
Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 

What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth  ? 

0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 
Look  upward  to  the  skies, 

Where  such  a  light  affliction 
Shall  win  so  great  a  prize. 


154  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

159  HI.  1.     7s  double. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  43,  or  p.  61 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and 
Tune  Book,  p.  118. 

LITTLE  travellers  Zionward, 
Each  one  entering  into  rest 
In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest, 
There  with  welcome  Jesus  waits, 

Gives  the  crowns  his  followers  win ; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates,  — 
Let  the  little  travellers  in ! 

2  Who  are  these  whose  little  feet, 

Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 
Now  have  reached  that  heavenly  seat 

They  have  ever  kept  in  view  ? 
"  I,  from  Greenland's  frozen  land  ; 

I,  from  India's  sultry  plain  ; 
I,  from  Afric's  burning  sand  ; 

I,  from  the  islands  of  the  main. 

3  "  All  our  earthly  journey  past, 

Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by, 
Here  together  met  at  last, 

At  the  portal  of  the  sky." 
Each  the  welcome  "  Come  ! "  awaits, 

Conquerors  over  death  and  sin ; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, — 

Let  the  little  travellers  in  ! 

160  HI  3.  8s  &  7s. 

Music  iu  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  124. 
BOYS. 

WHITHER,  pilgrims,  are  you  going, 
Going  each  with  staff  in  hand  ? 

GIRLS. 

We  are  going  on  a  journey, 

Going  at  our  King's  command. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  155 

ALL. 

Over  hills,  and  plains,  and  valleys, 
We  are  going  to  his  palace, 
We  are  going  to  his  palace, 
Going  to  the  better  land. 

BOYS. 

2  Fear  ye  not  the  way  so  lonely, 

You,  a  little  feeble  band  ? 

GIRLS. 

No ;  for  friends  unseen  are  near  us  ; 
Holy  angels  round  us  stand. 

ALL. 

Christ,  our  Leader,  walks  beside  us ; 
He  will  guard  and  He  will  guide  us, 
He  will  guard  and  He  will  guide  us, 
Guide  us" to  that  better  land. 

BOYS. 

3  Tell  me,  pilgrims,  what  you  hope  for, 

In  that  far-off,  better  land  ? 

GIRLS. 

Spotless  robes  and  crowns  of  glory, 
From  a  Saviour's  loving  hand. 

ALL. 

We  shall  drink  of  life's  clear  river  ; 
We  shall  dwell  with  God  forever, 
We  shall  dwell  with  God  forever, 
In  that  bright,  that  better  land. 

BOYS. 

Pilgrims,  may  we  travel  with  you, 
To  that  bright  and  better  land  ? 

GIRLS. 

Come,  and  welcome,  come,  and  welcome, 
Welcome  to  our  pilgrim  band. 

ALL. 

Come,  O  come,  and  do  not  leave  us  ; 
Christ  is  waiting  to  receive  us, 
Christ  is  waiting  to  receive  us, 
In  that  bright,  that  better  land. 


156  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

161  III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  114 

GRACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee : 
Gathered  with  thine  arms,  and  carried 

In  thy  bosom  may  we  be  ; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 
From  all  want  and  danger  free. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  thy  fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  thy  look  of  love  directed, 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, ' 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from"  sinful  folly 

In  the  stream  thy  love  supplied, 
Mingled  stream  of  blood  and  water, 

Flowing  from  thy  wounded  side  ; 
And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us 

Where  thine  own  still  waters  glide. 

4  Let  thy  holy  Word  instruct  us  ; 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light; 
Let  thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right, 
Take  thine  easy  yoke  and  wear  it, 

And  to  prove  thy  burden  light. 

5  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring  ; 
Then,  with  all  the  saints  in  glory, 

Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King. 


J< 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  157 

162  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  130. 

OYFULLY,  joyfully,  onward  we  move, 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above : 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  in  mercy  says,  Come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  haste  to  your  home. 
Soon  will  our  pilgrimage  end  here  below, 
Soon  to  the  presence  of  God  we  shall  go ; 
Then,  if  to  Jesus  our  hearts  have  been  given, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  rest  we  in  heaven. 
2  Sounds  of  sweet  music  there  ravish  the  ear  ; 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  strains  we  shall  hear, 
Filling  with  harmony  heaven's  high  dome : 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  Jesus,  we  come. 
Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  conquered,  his  sceptre  be  gone, 
Over  the  plains  of  sweet  Canaan  we'll  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

163  in.  i.    7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  51 ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  118 ; 
S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  96. 

OUT  of  Egypt  through  the  sea, 
Led  by  God's  Almighty  hand,  — 
Little  Israelites  are  we, 

Travelling  to  the  promised  land ! 
\  Weary,  thirsty,  as  we  go, 

See  the  rock  in  Kadesh  stand  ; 
Whence  the  sparkling  waters  flow 

Onward  to  the  promised  land. 
Moab's  spears  and  Midian's  swords 

Gather  round  our  little  band  — 
Who  shall  harm  us  ?  we're  the  Lord's ! 
Bound  to  reach  his  promised  land. 
:  Lo  !  the  flood  divides  once  more  ! 

Jordan  parts  on  either  hand  ! 
Angels  crowd  the  blessed  shore  — 
Welcome  to  the  promised  land  ! 


158  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

164  S.  M. 

Music  in  Hollister's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  130. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  Eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  ;  — 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  passed, 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

165  0.  M. 

Music  in  Paris h  Hymnal,  p.  82.    (Second  tune.) 

THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain, 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  : 
Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

2  Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 
Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
Uq  follows  in  his  train. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  159 

3  The  martyr  first  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky 
And  called  on  Him  to  save. 

4  Like  Him  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong : 
Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 

6  They  met  the  tyrants'  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane, 
They  bowed  their  necks,  the  death  to  feel : 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

7  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

8  They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain  ; 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train. 


166  HI  1.     7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p  51  ;  Goodrich's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  118. 

^FT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 


0' 


Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  : 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 


160  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad : 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward,  then,  to  glory  move ; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove  ! 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 

5  Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise  : 
Holy  Jesus,  praise  to  Thee 
With  the  Spirit  ever  be. 


O1 


167  6s  &  5s.      h 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  172  ;  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  8. 

^NWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  royal  Master, 
Leads  against  the  foe ; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  his  banners  go. 
Chorus.  —  Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus, 
Going  on  before. 

.     2  At  the  sign  of  triumph, 
Satan's  host  doth  flee  ; 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 
At  the  shout  of  praise  ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 
Loud  your  anthems  raise 
Chorus.  —  Onward,  etc. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  161 

o  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod ; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we,  — 
One  in  hope,  in  doctrine, 
One  in  charity. 

Chorus.  —  Onward,  etc. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish. 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane. 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain : 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail, 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Chorus.  —  Onward,  etc. 

5  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph  song  — 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King. 
This  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. 

Chorus.  —  Onward,  etc. 

168  6s  &  5s. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  10  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  176. 

BRIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  a  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And,  with  hearts  united, 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
11 


162  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Chorus. —  Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 

2  Hail  !  sweet  Jesus,  Master, 

Round  thy  sacred  feet, 
Here,  with  hearts  rejoicing, 

See  thy  children  meet. 
Long,  alas  !  we've  left  Thee, 

Straying  far  away  ; 
Now  once  more  we'll  enter 

On  the  narrow  way. 

Chorus. —  Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us,  — 

Make  us  meek  and  mild, 
By  thy  childhood's  pattern,  — 

Mary's  Holy  Child. 
Bid  thine  angels  shield  us, 

When  the  storm  clouds  lower, 
Pardon  Thou  —  protect  us 

At  death's  solemn  hour. 

Chorus.  —  Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

4  Jesus,  saints  and  angels 

With  thy  Church  combine, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  thy  glorious  shrine  : 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  his  beauty,  — 

Songs  that  never  cease. 

Chorus.  —  Brightly  gleams,  etc. 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  163 

169  Peculiar. 

Undo  in  Gohlen  Censer,  p.  88  ;   Silver  Spray,  p.  59. 

OWE  are  volunteers  in  the  army  of  the  Lord, 
Forming  into  line  at  our  Captain's  word ; 
We  are  under  marching  orders  to  take  the  battle- 
field, 
And  we'll  ne'er  give  o'er  the  fight,  till  the  foe  shall 
yield. 
Chords.  —  Come  and  join  the  army,  the  army  of  the 
Lord, 
Jesus  is  our  Captain,  we  rally  at  his  word  ; 
Sharp  will  be  the  conflict  with  the  powers 

of  sin, 
But  with  such  a  Leader  we  are  sure  to  win. 

2  The  glory  of  our  flag  is  the  emblem  of  the  dove, 
Gleaming  are  our  swords  from  the  forge  of  love  ; 
We  go  forth,  but  not  to  battle  for  earthly  honors  vain, 
'Tis  a  bright  immortal  crown  that  we  seek  to  gain. 

Chorus.  —  Come  and  join  the  army,  etc. 

3  Our  foes  are  in  the  field,  pressing   hard    on   every 

side,  — 

Envy,  anger,  hatred,  with  self  and  pride  ; 

They  are  cruel,  fierce,  and  strong,  ever  ready  to  at- 
tack ; 

Wre  must  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray,  if  we'd  drive 
them  back. 
Chorus.  —  Come  and  join  the  army,  etc. 

4  O,  glorious  is   the  struggle  in  which  we  draw  the 

sword, 
Glorious  is  the  Kingdom  of  Christ,  our  Lord ; 
It  shall  spread  from  sea  to  sea,  it  shall  reach  from 

shore  to  shore, 
And  his  people  shall  be  blessed  for  evermore. 
Chorus.  —  Come  and  join  the  army,  etc. 


164  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


w1 


170  Peculiar. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  174. 

E  march,  we  march  to  victory ! 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  his  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the  sky, 
And  his  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 

Our  helmet  is  his  salvation, 
Our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 

Our  watchword  —  The  Incarnation. 
Chorus.  —  We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

We  tread  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  we  fear  not  man  nor  devil ; 
For  our  Captain  himself  guards  well  our  coasts, 

To  defend  his  Church  from&evil. 

Chorus.  —  We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

He  marches  in  front  of  his  banner  unfurled, 
Which  He  raised  that  his  own  might  find  Him  ; 

And  the  Holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
Falls  into  rank  behind  Him. 

Chorus.  —  We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  Golden  Sion  ; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates, 

And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 

Chorus.  —  We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 
With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 

With  his  eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
And  his  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

Chorus.  —  We  march,  we  inarch,  etc. 


w 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  165 

171  C.  M. 

Music  in  S.   S.  Hosanna,  p.  50. 

"E  must  not  live  as  if  this  earth 
Were  our  abiding  home  ; 
Or  lose  in  scenes  of  noisy  mirth 
Thoughts  of  the  life  to  come. 

Chorus.  —  O  !  life  is  in  earnest 

In  the  work  it  brings  to  do  ; 
Our  calling  to  pursue, 
To  walk  each  day  by  faith  in  Christ, 
And  all  his  will  to  do. 

2  Wherever  we  are  called  to  go, 
Whatever  we  may  be  ; 

Teach  us  the  blessedness  to  know 
Of  lhing,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Chorus.  —  O  !  life  is  in  earnest,  etc. 

3  We  would  not  enter  heaven  alone, 
But  gather  to  thy  side 

The  souls  of  those  who  know  Thee  not, 
For  whom  the  Saviour  died. 

Chorus.  —  0  !  life  is  in  earnest,  etc. 


172  iv.  4. 

Music,  "  Marching  Along,"  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  162. 

THE  Saviour  is  speaking  !     By  night  and  by  day 
He  tells  us,  our  life  here  is  passing  away  ; 
O  let  us  with  gladness  its  great  ends  pursue, 
For  if  it  is  short,  we  have  plenty  to  do. 

Chorus.  —  Plenty  to  do  ;  we  have  plenty  to  do  ! 
If  life  is  short,  we  have  plenty  to  do  ! 
O !    let   us  with    gladness    its     great  ends 

pursue, 
For  if  life  is  short,  we  have  plenty  to  do. 

2  We've  souls  to  be  saved,  and  our  neighbors  to  bless, 
We've  hearts  and  we've  hands  to  assist  in  distress  ; 


166  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

And  while  in  all  this  we  keep  Jesus  in  view, 
We  shall  find,  if  life's  short,  we  have  plenty  to  do. 
Chorus.  —  Plenty  to  do,  etc. 

8  Then  send  us  thy  Spirit,  dear  Saviour,  we  pray, 
That  more  like  to  Thee  we  may  grow  every  day, 
And  while  thy  example  we  strive  to  pursue, 
O  give  us  thy  strength  for  the  work  we've  to  do. 
Choiius.  —  Plenty  to  do,  etc. 


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173  C.  M. 

Music  in  Hollister's  Service  and  Time  Book,  p.  154,  or  p.  65 

^EE,  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands 

With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  He  calls  his  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

.2  Permit  them  to  approach,  He  cries, 
Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  Hell  lead  us  to  the  heavenly  streams 

Where  living  waters  flow, 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields 
Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 

4  The  feeblest  lamb  amid  the  flock 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms, 
We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

174  III.  5.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Music  in  Oriola,  p.  04 ;   S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Booh,  p.  70. 

FATHER,  though  thy  name  be  holy, 
High  and  lifted  up  thy  throne, 
Still,  thou  stoopest  to  the  lowly 
And  wilt  such  with  favor  own. 

Heavenly  Father, 
Let  us  worship  Thee  alone. 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  167 

2  Very  glorious  is  thy  dwelling, 

Where  the  angels  veil  their  face, 
And  by  day  and  night  are  telling 
Of  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

Heavenly  Father, 
May  I  find  in  it  a  place  ! 

3  Heaven  itself  cannot  contain  Thee, 

Bright  and  glorious  as  Thou  art ; 
Yet  a  little  child  may  claim  Thee 
As  a  dweller  in  his  heart. 

Heavenly  Father, 
Let  me  not  from  Thee  depart ! 

4  With  thy  gracious  presence  cheer  me, 

Keep  me  in  thy  perfect  love ; 

All  my  journey  be  Thou  near  me, 

Bring  me  to  thy  home  above. 

Heavenly  Father, 
May  I  all  thy  fulness  prove ! 


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175  Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  64. 

\ ITT  on  an  ocean  all  boundless  we  ride, 
We're  homeward  bound  ; 
Tossed  on  the  waves  of  a  rough,  restless  tide, 

We're  homeward  bound  ; 
Far  from  the  safe,  quiet  harbor  we've  rode, 
Seeking  our  Father's  celestial  abode, 
Promise  of  which  on  us  each  He  bestowed. 
We're  homeward  bound. 

Wildly  the  storm  sweeps  us  on  as  it  roars, 

We're  homeward  bound  ; 
Look  !  yonder  lie  the  bright  heavenly  shores, 

We're  homeward  bound  ; 
Steady,  O  pilot !  stand  firm  at  the  wTheel  ; 
Steady  !  we  soon  shall  outweather  the  gale  ; 
O,  how  we  fly  'neath  the  loud-creaking  sail  ! 

We're  homeward  bound. 


168  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  We'll  tell  the  world,  as  we  journey  along, 

We're  homeward  bound  ; 
Try  to  persuade  them  to  enter  our  throng, 

We're  homeward  bound. 
Come,  trembling  sinner,  forlorn  and  oppressed. 
Join  in  our  number,  O,  come  and  be  blest, 
Journey  with  us  to  the  mansions  of  rest, 

We're  homeward  bound. 

4  Into  the  harbor  of  heaven  we  glide, 

We're  home  at  last ; 
Softly  we  drift  on  its  bright  silver  tide, 

We're  home  at  last ; 
Glory  to  God  !  all  our  dangers  are  o'er, 
We  stand  secure  on  the  glorified  shore  ; 
Glory  to  God !  we  will  shout  evermore, 

We're  home  at  last. 


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176  III.  3.    8s&7s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  94. 

E  are  living,  we  are  dwelling, 
In  a  grand  and  awful  time ; 
In  an  age  on  ages  telling, 

To  be  living  is  sublime  ! 
Hark  !  the  waking  up  of  nations, 

Gog  and  Magog  to  the  fray ! 
Hark  !  what  soundeth  ?     Is  creation 
Groaning  for  its  latter  day  ? 

Will  ye  play,  then,  will  ye-  dally, 

With  your  music  and  your  wine  ? 
Up  !  it  is  Jehovah's  rally  ! 

His  own  arm  hath  need  of  thine. 
Hark  !  the  onset !  will  ye  fold  your 

Faith-clad  arms  in  lazy  lock  ? 
Up  !  O,  up  !  thou  drowsy  soldier  ; 

Worlds  are  charging  to  the  shock. 

Worlds  are  charging,  Heaven  beholding, 
Thou  hast  but  an  hour  to  fight  — 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  169 

Now  the  blazoned  cross  unfolding, 

On,  right  onward  for  the  right ! 
O  !  let  all  the  soul  within  you 

For  the  truth's  sake  go  abroad ! 
Strike  !  let  every  nerve  and  sinew 

Tell  on  ages,  tell  for  God  ! 

II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  120,  or  p.  88. 

IN  heavenly  love  abiding, 
No  change  my  heart  shall  fear ; 
And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here. 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid  ; 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 
How  can  I  be  dismayed  ? 

Wherever  He  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  turn  me  back ; 
My  shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack. 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim, 
He  knows  the  way  He  taketh, 

And  I  will  walk  with  Him. 

Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen  ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  the  dark  clouds  have  been. 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 

My  path  to  life  is  free, 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  He  will  walk  with  me. 


170  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

178  HI.  2. 

Music  in  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  133,  or  p.  90  ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  41. 

VI J  ORDS  are  things  of  little  cost, 
T  T      Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost ; 
We  forget  them,  but  they  stand 
Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  their  testimony  bear 
For  us  or  against  us  there. 

2  O,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words  and  words  of  sin ! 
Words  of  anger,  scorn,  or  pride, 
Or  deceit,  our  faults  to  hide, 
Envious  tales,  or  strife  unkind, 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind. 

3  Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch,  and  grace  to  pray : 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  Thee  ; 
Till  in  heaven  we  learn  to  raise 
Songs  of  everlasting  praise. 

179  c.  m. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  72. 

SPEAK  gently  :  it  is  better  far 
To  rule  by  love  than  fear  ; 
Speak  gently,  let  no  harsh  word  mar 

The  good  we  may  do  here. 
Speak  gently  to  the  young,  for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear  ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 

"lis  full  of  anxious  care. 
2  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one, 

Grieve  not  the  careworn  heart ; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run, 

Let  them  in  peace  depart. 
Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones, 

They  must  have  toiled  in  vain  ; 
Perchance  unkinduess  made  them  so, 

O  !  win  them  back  a^ain. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  171 

3  Speak  gently  :  'tis  a  little  thing, 

Dropped  in  the  heart's  deep  well  ; 
The  good,  the  joy,  that  it  may  bring. 

Eternity  shall  tell. 
Then  gently  speak  ;   'tis  better  far 

To  rule  by  love  than  fear  ; 
Speak  gently,  let  no  harsh  word  mar 

The  good  we  may  do  here. 


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180  Peculiar. 

Music  in  5.  S.  Bell,  p.  24. 

IXD  words  can  never  die  : 
Heaven  gave  them  birth  ; 
Winged  with  a  smile,  they  fly 

All  o'er  the  earth. 
Kind  words  the  angels  brought, 
Kind  words  our  Saviour  taught,  — 
Sweet  melodies  of  thought ! 
Who  knows  their  worth  ? 
Kind  words  can  never  die,  etc. 

Kind  words  can  never  die : 

Cherished  and  blest, 
God  knows  how  deep  they  lie 

Stored  in  the  breast. 
Like  childhood's  simple  rhymes, 
Said  o'er  a  thousand  times, 
Go  through  all  years  and  climes, 

The  heart  to  cheer. 
Kind  words  can  never  die,  etc. 

Kind  deeds  can  never  die  : 
Though  weak  and  small, 

From  his  bright  throne  on  high 
God  sees  them  all  ; 

He  doth  reward  with  love 

All  those  who  faithful  prove  ; 

Round  them,  where'er  they  move, 
Rich  blessings  fall. 

Kind  deeds  can  never  die,  etc. 


172  ETERNITY. 


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131  7s  &  6s. 

Music  In  Bright  Jewels,  p.  137. 

"ESUS  lead  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 
Help  my  weak  endeavor 
Still  thy  faithful  child  to  be ; 
Loving  Saviour,  dwell  with  me, 

Make  me  thine  forever. 

2  Let  me  plead  thy  promise  sweet ; 

"  They  who  seek  shall  find  me  ; " 
Nearer  to  thy  mercy-seat, 
Nearer  to  thy  sacred  feet, 

Let  thy  goodness  bind  me. 

3  I  would  love  Thee  every  day, 

I  would  grieve  Thee  never ; 
Saviour,  teach  me  how  to  pray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way, 

Make  me  thine  forever. 

4  Hast  Thou  borne  the  cross  for  me  ? 

Then,  without  repining, 
Let  me  bear  it  now  for  Thee  ; 
Cheerful,  Lord,  whate'er  it  be, 

All  to  Thee  resigning. 

ETERNITY. 

182  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.  S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  68. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  O  !  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 
All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 
And  all  the  martyr  throng. 


ETERNITY.  178 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene, 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

0,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
O,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit  ever  blest. 


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183  II.  6.     7s  &  6s. 

Music  in  S.   S.    Chant  and  Tune  Book.  p.  68 ;  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  156. 

^OR  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep : 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  0  one,  O  only  mansion  ! 

O  Paradise  of  joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy  : 
Beside  thy  living  waters 

All  plants  are,  great  and  small  ; 
The  cedar  of  the  forest, 

The  hyssop  of  the  wall. 


174  ETERNITY. 

3  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks  ; 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze  ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays  : 
Thy  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced : 
Thy  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

The  Corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  The  cross  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 
Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  !  , 

184  C.  M. 

Music  in  Golden  Chain,  p.  92;  Happy  Voices,  p.  157;  Parish  Hymnal,  p  157 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  J  see  ? 

5  0  Christ,  do  Thou  my  soul  prepare 

For  that  bright  home  of  love  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  and  adore 
With  all  thy  saints  above. 


ETERNITY.  175 

Peculiar. 

Music  in  S.   S.   Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  35. 

TIIKRE  is  a  happy  land, 
Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
0,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour- King, 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring, 
Praise,  praise  for  aye  ! 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away. 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, 

Why  still  delay  ? 
O,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright  in  that  happy  land  ' 

Beams  every  eye. 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
O,  then  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And  bright  above  the  sun 

We  reign  for  aye. 

III.  3.     8s  &  7s. 

Music  in  Sabbath  Songs,  p.  81 ;   On'ola,  p.  46. 

HARK  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices 
Chanting,  at  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee : 
Multitude,  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stand, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 


176  .  ETERNITY. 

2  They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  washed  their  robes  in  blood, 
Washed  them  in  the  blood  of  Jesus  ; 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood ; 
Mocked,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormented, 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 
They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Marching  with  thy  cross  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour,  and  their  King  ; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered  ; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died ; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite  ; 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  forever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  Beatific  Vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 

5  God  of  God,  the  One-begotten, 

Light  of  light,  Emmanuel, 
In  whose  body  joined  together 

All  the  saints  forever  dwell, 
Pour  upon  us  of  thy  fulness, 

That  we  may  for  evermore 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  and 

God  the  Holy  Ghost  adore. 


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MISCELLANEOUS.  177 

187  8s  &  6s. 

Music  in  Parish  Hymnal,  p.  158. 

HEAVENLY  Jerusalem, 
Eternal  are  thy  halls, 
And  blessed  are  the  chosen  ones 

That  dwell  within  thy  walls. 
Thou  art  the  golden  home  of  peace, 

Where  saints  forever  sing, 
The  seat  of  God's  own  heritage, 
The  palace  of  our  King. 

2  There  God  the  Lord  forever  reigns, 

Himself  of  all  the  crown, 
The  Lamb,  the  Light,  that  shineth  clear, 

And  never  goeth  down  ; 
Nought  <o  this  seat  can  e'er  approach 

To  break  the  saints'  sweet  rest ; 
They  praise  their  God  for  evermore, 

Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

188  6s  &  4s. 

Music  in  5.  5.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  135. 

[~Y  country,  'tis  of  thee, 


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Sweet  land  of  liberty, 
Of  thee  I  sing  ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  Pilgrims'  pride 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring ! 

My  native  country,  thee  — 
Land  of  the  noble  free  — 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills  ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 
12 


178  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty  ! 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright, 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King ! 

189  ni.  2.    7s. 

Music  in  Hollister's  Service  and  Tune  Book,  p.  93  ;  S.  S.  Chant  and  Tunt 
Book,  p.  75. 

SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way, 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to  day,  — 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best : 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

3  As  we  meet,  thy  name  to  praise, 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
There  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints, 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints  : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 


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MISCELLANEOUS.  179 

190  7s  &  6s- 

Music,  "  Home,  sweet  home.' 

IXE  is  the  greatest  blessing 
That  can  to  earth  belong, 
A  home  where  love  is  reigning. 
Be  this  my  happy  song  — 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
O  Holy  Spirit,  make  me 
A  happy  child  at  home. 

But  if  my  home  be  dreary, 

Be  this  ambition  mine  — 
Within  that  poor  dark  dwelling 

A  star  of  peace  to  shine. 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
O  Holy  Spirit,  make  me 

A  happy  child  at  home. 

What  are  earth's  homes,  the  fairest. 

But  shadows  faint  and  dim 
Of  that  bright  home  which  Jesus 

Secures  to  us  with  Him  ? 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
O  Holy  Spirit,  give  us 

Glad  thoughts  of  going  home  ; 

That  when  at  last  the  shadows 

Of  death  around  us  cling, 
We  may  look  up  rejoicing, 

And  still  more  gladly  sing  — 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
Heavenly  Father,  take  us, 

Thy  happy  children  home. 


180  MISCELLANEOUS. 

EASTER. 

191  Peculiar. 

Music  in  5.  S.  Chant  and  Tune  Book,  p.  162. 

LET  the  merry  church-bells  ring, 
Hence  with  tears  and  sighing ; 
Frost  and  cold  are  fled  with  Spring, 

Life  hath  conquered  dying  ; 
Flowers  are  smiling,  fields  are  gay, 

Sunny  is  the  weather ; 

With  our  rising  Lord  to-day, 

All  things  rise  together. 

Chorus.  —  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring, 
Ring,  ring,  ring  ! 
Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring, 
Ring,  ring,  ring  ! 

2  Let  the  thought  of  grief  be  past ; 
This  our  comfort  giveth, 
He  was  slain  on  Friday  last, 

But  to-day  He  liveth  ; 
Mourning  heart  must  needs  be  gay, 

Nor  let  sorrow  vex  it ; 
Since  the  very  grave  can  say, 
Christus  resurrexit. 
Chorus.  —  Let  the  merry,  etc. 

192  .  Q-  m. 

Music  in  Hollistcr'a  Service  and   Tune  Book,?.  108. 

SALVATION  !  O,  the  joyful  sound, 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
Chorus.  —  Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever  ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  ! 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord  ! 

2  Salvation !  buried  once  iii  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  181 

But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine, 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 

Chorus.  —  Glory,  honor,  etc. 

Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Chorus  :  —  Glory,  honor,  etc, 

Salvation  !  0,  Thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  Thee  the  praise  belongs  ; 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  name, 

Thy  name  inspire  our  songs  ! 
Chorus.  —  Glory,  honor,  etc. 


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ARK,  the  song  of  Jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunder's  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign  ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

Hallelujah  !  hark  !  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies : 
See  Jehovah's  banners  furled  ; 

Sheathed  His  sword ;  He  speaks,  'tis  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  wrorld 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway  ; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away  ; 


182  GLORIA   PATRJ. 

Then  the  end ;  beneath  his  rod 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 


GLORIA  PATRL 
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To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twere,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 

II.  6, 
Eternal  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worth. 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confessed, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  blessed, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 

III.  I. 
Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 

Now,  and  evermore  shall  be  ! 

III.  3. 
Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

III.  5. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne; 
Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


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Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide .  151 

All  hail  the  power  of  .Jesus' name •  132 

Angers,  from  the  realms  of  glory 80 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 101 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 15 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 82 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  grateful  lays 130 

Beautiful  Zion,  built  above 48 

Bethlehem  Star,  sweet  gem  of  light 76 

Beyond  the  wicked  city  wall 92 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 168 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 156 

By  thy  birth,  thou  Holiest  One 87 

Carol,  brothers,  carol 78 

Carol,  carol,  Christians 79 

Children,  hear  !  Children,  hear  ! 88 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 128 

Christ  hath  arisen  ! 100 

Christians,  all  your  joyful  voices  now  with  holy  triumph  raise  ...        67 

Christmas  bells  are  ringing,  ringing 76 

Come,  children,  and  join  in  our  festival  song 136 

Come,  children,  join  to  sing 138 

Come  hither  ye  faithful 77 

Come  let  our  voices  join 133 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 137 

Come,  ye  children,  and  adore  him 134 

Come!  ye  children,  blithe  and  merry 72 

Do  no  sinful  action 17 

Don't  think  there  is  nothing 19 

Father  in  heaven 1 

Father  of  Light  and  Love     .         .         .         . Ill 

Father,  though  thy  name  be  Holy 174 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 183 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 114 

Gather  around  the  Christmas  tree SI 

Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild 6 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 47 

Glory  and  praise  and  honor 1*4 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 147 

Glory  to  the  Father  give 110 

God  has  said,  Forever  blessed 152 

God  intrusts  to  all 20 

Go  J  rest  ye,  merry  gentlemen,  let  nothing  you  dismay      .... 


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God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd 
Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine  ! 
Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed     . 
Hark,  a  voice  from  heaven  is  stealing 
Hark  how  every  Christmas  morn     . 
Hark,  the  song  of  Jubilee    . 
Hark  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices 
Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices    . 
Heavenly  Father,  send  thy  blessing 
He  is  risen  1  He  is  risen  ! 
Help  me,  Lord  !  the  widow  cried 
Here  we  throng  to  praise  the  Lord 
Holy  Lord,  our  hearts  prepare 
Hosanna  be  the  children's  song  . 
How  sang  the  heavenly  army  . 
How  sweet  the  lessons,  how  Divine 
How  wondrous  is  the  story 


I  believe  in  God  the  Father 

I  cannot  see  thy  face 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 

I'm  a  little  pilgrim   .... 

In  heavenly  love  abiding     . 

In  life's  opening  scenes  of  gladness 

In  the  pleasant,  sunny  meadows 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 

Jerusalem  the  golden    .... 

Jesus  bids  us  shine  .... 

Jesus  high  in  glory       .... 

Jesus,  holy,  undefined       .... 

Jesus  is  coming,  we  go  forth  to  meet  Him 

Jesus,  lead  my  heart  to  Thee  . 

Jesus  lives!     0  day  of  days 

Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me 

Jesus  loves  me,  this  I  know 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  we  welcome  thy  rising 

Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God 

Jesus  !  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me  ! 

Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  we  move 

Just  as  1  am,  without  one  plea    . 


Kind  words  can  never  die 


Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring 

Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind 

Little  children,  come  to  .Jesus 

Little  children,  guarded  yet    . 

Little  drops  of  water     .... 

Little  hearts,  0  Lord,  may  love  thee 

Little  travellers  Zionward    . 

Long  the  Church  of  Christ  had  waited  . 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 


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Lord  uot  to  us  ;  we  claim  no  share 
Lord  our  offerings  we  are  bringing 

March  along  !  march  along  !    . 
Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 
Mine  is  the  greatest  blessing  . 
Morn  amid  the  mountains    . 
My  country,  :tis  of  thee  . 

Now  be  the  gospel  banner    . 
Now  as  the  day  is  ending 


Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe       .... 
0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul        .... 
0  happy  band  of  pilgrims    .... 

0  Heavenly  Father,  bow  thine  ear 

0  heavenly  Jerusalem  .... 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem       .... 

0  long  the  Church  has  waited 

0  Lord,  behold,  before  thy  throne 

Once  again  in  glory  seated  .... 

Once  on  the  mountain 

Once  was  heard  the  song  of  children    . 

One  there  is  above  all  oiiiers  ... 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers    .... 

Our  Father  in  heaven 

Out  of  Egypt,  through  the  sea 
Out  on  an  ocean  all  boundless  we  ride    . 
0  very  great  shall  Jesus  be  ... 

0  !  we  are  volunteers  in  the  army  of  the  Lord 
0!  we're  a  band  of  children 

Ringing  out,  ringing  out 

Ring  out  the  bells  for  Christinas 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 


Safely  through  another  week 
fblvation!  O,  the  joyful  sound 
■  ■->ed  Saviour 
r,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 
Savin'-  r.  like  a  shepb  jr<J  lead  us  . 

■\('i-  hi  tb.  twilight    . 

lonqueeor  mounts  in  triumph 
See,  the  kind  shepherd,  Jesus,  stands 
See  the  shining  dew-drops    . 
Shall  we  suffer  clouds  and  darkness 
Shepherd  of  Israel,  from  above     . 
Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation 
Silent  night !     Holy  night! 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 
Speak  gently  :    it  is  better  far 
Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 


Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 

Thank  God  for  the  Bible!   'tis  there  that  we  find  . 
Th;tnk  God  for  the  flowers,  now  springing  to  birth 

The  daylight  fades 

The  Easter  sunshine  breaks  again 

The  fields  are  all  white 

The  Lord  is  at  hand.    See,  his  coining  draws  nigh 
The  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  how  happy  am  I    . 


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The  morning  bright     . 

The  name  that  was  before  his  birth 

There  is  a  Friend  more  tender,  true 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 

There  is  a  happy  land  . 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 

There's  no  other  friend  like  Jesus   , 

The  Saviour  is  speaking !     By  night  and  by  day 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war   . 

The  Son  of  God,  so  high,  so  great 

The  wise  may  bring  their  learning 

The  world  itself  keeps  Easter  day 

This  is  the  day  the  light  was  made 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high    . 

Thy  Cross,  0  Lord,  the  hojy  sign 

'Tis  wonderful  love  in  Ohr\st  we  see 

True  to  the  angel's  guiding  word    . 


Waken,  Christian  children  .         .     '~  . 

11  Watch  and  pray  "  shall  be  our  motto 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 

We  are  living,  we  are  dwelling 

We  are  on  life's  ocean  sailing  i 

We  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jesus,  to  bring 

We  have  lingered  o*er  the  story 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  !    . 

We  must  not  live  as  if  this  earth 

We  thank  Thee,  Blessed  Saviour    . 

We  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 

We  will  carol  joyfully 

When  his  salvation  bringing 

When  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God 

When  little  Samuel  woke 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 

When  of  old  the  Jewish  mothers 

Whither,  pilgrims,  are  you  going 

Who  should  sing  with  loudest  voices 

Wonderful  night      .         . 

Words  are  things  of  little  cost 


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